Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Units included in the Level 2 diploma:
– 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 programmes
– 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

We typically require a grade 2 or higher in maths and English to enrol on the Level 2 Diploma.

This qualification allows a student to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner within the Early Years Workforce. Students may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:
– nursery practitioner
– classroom assistant
– pre-school practitioner.

Students are also able to progress onto Level 3 Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education or other relevant Level 3 qualifications.