Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Course Code

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Course Type

Course Duration

34 weeks

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

8 September, 2025
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This Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is for people who want to work with children or who already work in this area. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to work with children between birth and five years, with knowledge of children up to seven years. It helps you understand what makes good quality childcare. The course covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas including early years and social care, so you’ll develop the skills you need for your career.

Lessons will take place Wednesdays 9-12PM.

You will need Maths and English GCSEs at grade 4/C or willing to work towards this.

The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course teaches the theory and practice behind the roles of Nursery Assistant, Classroom Assistant and Pre-school Assistant.

This course is structured around four themes:

  • Introducing the role of the early years practitioner
  • Legislation, framework and professional practice
  • Play, development and learning for schools
  • Professional development

During the course, you will aim to work 250 placement hours in childcare settings.

The department puts on a range of activities and trips for learners, with a week put aside each term to focus on your personal development, team skills and experience of the wider world beyond where we live and learn.

Assessment is by a combination of observations, written assessments, set tasks and other evidence.

The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is an excellent preparation for the Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma or the Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 2

Exam Board

CACHE

Study Mode

Part Time

Department

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