Early Years Practitioner Level 2 – Online Nationwide

The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 programme is designed for individuals starting their career in early years education and childcare. The course develops the foundational knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Learners gain an understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusive practice. The programme focuses on supporting planned activities, maintaining safe and stimulating environments, and working effectively as part of a team. Delivered through a blended remote model, learners receive personalised one-to-one support and collaborative peer learning while applying their learning directly within their early years setting.

This programme prepares learners to operate confidently as early years practitioners and progress into further qualifications.

Employer Benefits: After Course Completion

Employers benefit from capable early years practitioners who support quality provision, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children.

Employers benefit from staff who:

• Understand early years routines, safeguarding responsibilities, and basic child development
• Support learning activities under the guidance of senior staff
• Maintain safe and appropriate environments for children
• Work effectively with colleagues, children, and families

The apprenticeship provides:

• Provides a structured and nationally recognised entry pathway into the early years workforce
• Supports employers to develop staff in line with EYFS requirements
• Embeds good practice from the outset of employment
• Applies learning directly in the workplace to deliver immediate operational value

Employers typically see:

• Improved staff confidence across early years teams
• Greater consistency of practice in day-to-day work
• Stronger awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
• Supports workforce stability by developing new and existing staff
• Creates clear progression routes within the early years workforce

The programme supports:

• Support workforce development within early years settings
• Enhance the quality of early years provision
• Support regulatory compliance in early years settings

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals beginning their career in early years and childcare settings.

All learning aligns to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding legislation, and early years inspection requirements.ll learning aligns to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.

This course is ideal for:

• Nursery assistants, early years assistants, and apprentices new to the sector.
• Individuals seeking to build a career in early years education.
• Suitable for new recruits and existing staff developing core early years skills.
• Supports staff who want to formalise their role within early years settings

Typical Job Roles Include:

• Early Years Practitioner
• Nursery Assistant
• Early Years Assistant
• Childcare Assistant
• Room Support Practitioner

This course is suitable for employers operating in:

• Day nurseries
• Pre-schools
• Nursery schools
• Early years provision within schools
• Private, voluntary, and independent providers

Time commitment is generally 4 hours per week working specifically on this course during working hours plus 2 hours employer led CPD.

This course starts weekly and could be fully funded for you! To register your interest here, Click the Apply Now button to find out more!

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