Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    22 Sep 2025
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    13:30
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Monday
    Start Date
    22 Sep 2025
    End Date
    22 Jun 2026
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MHR2019CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 1,055
L2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)

FREE - You may be eligible to receive this course for free depending on your employment status and the state benefits you are receiving.

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. 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.

You will also need a placement in a setting with children aged 0 -5 for 7 hours per week. Totalling 250 over the duration of the course.

  • Entry Requirements


    "Please book an appointment where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    No formal qualifications are required for this course.

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  • Course Content


    The course is made up of units which include.

    Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years Support the planning and delivery of activities Promote play in an Early Years Setting Partnership working in the early years Support the needs of the child in preparing for school

  • Progression Next Steps


    You may be able to progress to the Level 3 childcare qualification

  • Additional Information


    All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies.

  • Course Structure


    The course consists of Mandatory and optional units

  • Assessment Details


    All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods.

    Skills based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and will include direct observation within the workplace.