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Education and Early Years Level 2

Course code: P09813

Subject area: Health & Social Care

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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If you are beginning you career in early years education, then this is the course for you. This qualification provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with children from birth to 5 years, with an understanding of children up to 7 years.
Through a blend of classroom-based learning and real workplace experience, you will develop the confidence and ability to support the care, learning, and development of young children in a range of early years settings.

The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.

Course units
Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner

Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years

Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings

Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings

Understand how to support children’s development

Support care routines for babies and young children

Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational

Promote play in an Early Years Setting

Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles

Support babies and young children to be physically active

Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability

Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings

Partnership working in the early years

Support the needs of the child in preparing for school

What next?
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status.
Entry criteria
4 GCSES at grade 3 including 2 of English, Maths and Science, OR Level 1 pass in a related subject plus grade 3 in English or Maths, and both subjects must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

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