Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Course Overview

This course is aimed at Candidates who work or want
to work in Early years settings in roles such as Early Years assistant, Preschool assistant,
Playgroup assistant, After school assistant, Childminder assistant, Childminder, etc.

What You Will Study

Candidates will cover units such as: 

• Child development
• Safeguarding
• Exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings
• Supporting health and safety
• Promoting wellbeing in early years settings
• Effective communication
• Supporting activities purposeful to play and educational programmes
• Understanding how to support children with special educational needs
• Working with parents, colleagues and other professionals.

Opportunities to develop skills and confidence, teamwork, and professional practice.

• Attendance Expectations

  Meet with assessor on teams – every 5 weeks to plan and review learning. 3x observations of practice

• How You Will Be Assessed

  Written assignments/workbooks, portfolio of evidence, observation of practice.

• Entry Requirements

  Candidates need to be working or volunteering at least 16 hours each week in an Early Years setting. Ideally Maths and English GCSE/ Level 1 or above.

• Fee Information

  Funded through AEB when in receipt of benefits/universal credit.

• Further Study

  Progression to Level 3 Early Years Educator.