Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 Technical Occupational

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Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 Technical Occupational Diploma

This qualification equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years, with a particular focus on the application of knowledge in the early years (0-5 years). It fully aligns with the Department for Education's Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria and maps directly to knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Early Years Education occupational standard in England.

This qualification requires learners to complete 250 hours in an early years placement. We can support you in finding a placement.

Applicants should have gained at least a grade 3 in maths and English GCSE.

You will create an internally assessed and externally quality-assured portfolio of evidence.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All courses are fee-assessed during enrolment by the admissions team.

After completing this course, you may progress into the early years sector or onto one of the many Level 3 early years courses.

Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 Technical Occupational Diploma

This qualification equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years, with a particular focus on applied knowledge for the early years (0-5 years). It fully aligns with the Department for Education's Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria and maps directly to knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Early Years Educator occupational standard in England.

This qualification requires learners to complete 250 hours in an early years placement. We can support you in finding a placement.

Applicants should have gained at least a grade 3 in maths and English GCSE.

You will create an internally assessed and externally quality-assured portfolio of evidence.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All courses are fee-assessed during enrolment by the admissions team.

After completing this course, you may progress into the early years sector or onto one of the many Level 3 early years courses.