Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Develop the professional skills and knowledge needed to become an Early Years Practitioner and start a career in the early years sector with our part time course for Adults.

You will gain an insight into a variety of aspects relating to the early years curriculum and caring for children from birth to seven years of age.

This course will cover:

• Introduction to the role of the Early Years Practitioner
• Child development
• Legislation framework and professional practice
• Play development and preparing for school
• Equality and diversity
• Safeguarding
• Professional development

Alongside classroom-based learning, you will complete a work placement in an early years setting to gain practical experience and demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Assessment is through a portfolio of work, written assignments and work-based assessments.

On successful completion of the course, you can progress onto further study in this area or into employment in a variety of roles that support children and young people, such as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Special Needs Assistant.