Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Course Summary
Code: EYF-06A
Location: Brittons
Cost: £875/£0 subject to eligibility
Starting: Wednesday 14 January 2026
Duration: 33 sessions over 33 week(s)
Time: 09:15
Description
Build a rewarding career in childcare with the Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to support babies and young children from birth to five years old while developing an understanding of their needs up to seven years.
Throughout this course, you will:
- Learn about child development, safeguarding, and health & safety in early years settings.
- Support play, creativity, and social development through engaging activities.
- Develop practical skills in caring for children, promoting well-being, and inclusive practice.
- Gain hands-on experience through real work placements to apply your learning in a professional setting.
Perfect for those looking to enter the childcare sector or progress to further qualifications, this diploma prepares you for roles such as an Early Years Practitioner, Classroom Assistant, or Pre-School Practitioner.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone already working in either a school or private nursey or early years setting.
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification.
What you will learn
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 Ed
Throughout this course, you will:
- Learn about child development, safeguarding, and health & safety in early years settings.
- Support play, creativity, and social development through engaging activities.
- Develop practical skills in caring for children, promoting well-being, and inclusive practice.
- Gain hands-on experience through real work placements to apply your learning in a professional setting.
Perfect for those looking to enter the childcare sector or progress to further qualifications, this diploma prepares you for roles such as an Early Years Practitioner, Classroom Assistant, or Pre-School Practitioner.
How you will learn
Learners will gain knowledge via presentations, demonstrations, group discussions, question and answer sessions and practical exercises.
What will you need to bring
A notepad and pen. Recommended to buy NCFE Cache Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Book ISBN 9781510468399
How you will be assessed
This qualification will be internally assessed using a range of methods including observations in the workplace to capture skills outcomes, and written evidence highlighting knowledge outcomes and understanding of the topics through tasks set by the tutors.
Where next?
After successful completion you will be able to progress onto the level 3 qualification in early years.
What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
Time and duration
Start Date: 14 January 2026
Start Time: 09:15
Day: Wednesday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 03:00
Total Weeks: 33
Location
Brittons
Ford Lane
Rainham
RM13 7BB