BTEC Dip Early Years Practitioners L2

Applications Open - Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

The aim of this qualification is to give you the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, birth?5 years. On completion of the qualification, you can be counted towards the statutory framework for the EYFS staff: child ratio at Level 2. The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners is for those who are interested in working in the early years settings in the role of Early Years Practitioner. You'll study a range of units and topics such as Child development, Supporting children's learning through play, Safeguarding the welfare of babies and children and also contributing to Observation, Assessment and Planning to Support Children?s Development. You will complete written work as well as practical tasks in your chosen placement. You will be observed throughout the year by an assessor as well as completing professional discussions and collecting witness statements to build a portfolio of evidence. On successful completion of the programme you will gain a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners. You will need to purchase the MidKent College Childcare Deparmtent polo top which can be worn with black trousers or black jeans. This is available through our uniform partners.

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or maths

You could progress onto the NVQ Level 3 qualification ?The Early Years Educator? to further your learning or choose to complete an apprenticeship.