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Early Years Practitioner

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course

Our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner online course will help you prepare for school job roles such as; Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, School Administrator, School Caretaker and Learning Support Assistant in a primary school setting.

This is a combined course with modules from our Level 2 Childcare course and Level 2 Safeguarding course. We’ve chosen the course combination and units to help improve your chances of getting a job at a primary school, nursery, play centre and other settings working with children.

Please note: these qualifications don’t count towards Level 2 qualified staff staffing ratios. Please search the National Careers Services for a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare if you require a qualification that’s Government approved for Level 2 staff child ratios. Our Early Years Practitioner course is an online knowledge based course ideal for progression onto a Level 2 Diploma.

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Online Learning

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Qualifications Included

10

Weeks of Study

18

Hours of Learning per Week

What to expect

You’ll receive two qualifications when you complete the course, a Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People and a Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.

This course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement.

Qualifications Included

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

Entry Requirements

No experience or placements are required

Laptop or Mobile Phone (we strongly advise the use of a laptop or desktop computer when completing essays)

STUDY FOR FREE

Government funding is available for our courses subject to eligibility.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to find out if you could study one of our courses for free.

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We offer payment plans to help fund your course enabling you to spread the cost over 6 monthly instalments.

These involve NO Credit Checks. They are not finance.

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What You'll Be Studying..

Course Modules

  • Course Overview
  • Keeping Children Safe In Education
  • Command Words Guide
  • Tips For Assessment Questions
  • Plagiarism Instructional Video
  • Understanding Mindset
  • Assessment Questions
  • Respecting & Valuing Children Learning Module
  • Assessment Questions
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People Learning Module
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Quiz
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Craft Activities with Young Children Learning Module
  • Assessment Questions
  • Confirm You’ve Read the Keeping Children Safe in Education Document
  • The Principles of Safeguarding
  • County Lines
  • Legislation
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions
  • Online Safety
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions Part A
  • Assessment Questions Part B

Becoming an Early Years Practitioner

FAQs

How do I apply for funding for the Early Years Practitioner Course?

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and follow the instructions to apply for funding. We’ll let you know if you are eligible once we’ve reviewed your application.

What’s the average salary for an Early Years Practitioner?

The average early years practitioner salary in the United Kingdom is £22,494 per year or £11.54 per hour. Entry-level positions start at £21,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to £28,409 per year.

Do I need a placement for this course?

Our Early Years Practitioner course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement or attend our learning centres as all coursework is carried out online on our easy to navigate portal.

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