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Level 2
Early Years & Childcare | NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our Early Years department has an excellent track record of student progression to employment or university. You’ll learn about caring for children from birth to seven years of age, linking classroom theory with hands-on experience through regular work placements.
- Fantastic links with local hospitals, pre-schools and schools
- Strong links with local charities, including Link Hope
- Inspirational guest speakers
- High progression rate to employment
- Experience visits to forest and beach schools, ice-skating and the Nursery World exhibition in London
FURTHER INFORMATION
At least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths. Experience of voluntary or paid work in an Early Years setting desirable.
Upon completion, you can continue on to the Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Childcare and Education or start an apprenticeship. Alternatively, you can seek employment, with a licence to practise at Level 2.
Future careers include:
- Nursery worker
- Nanny
- Nursery nurse
- Teaching assistant
- Primary school teacher
- Social worker
- Children’s holiday rep
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.