Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

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

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College
• EKC Canterbury College
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop the professional skills and knowledge needed to become an Early Years Practitioner and start a career in the early years sector.

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 topics such as:

• 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.

You will be assessed through direct observation in the workplace, an e-portfolio of evidence, written assignments and tasks.

Upon successful completion of the course, you can progress onto further study in early years and child care, or an Apprenticeship. You can also begin your career in an entry level job in the sector such as a nursery practitioner, classroom assistant or pre-school practitioner.