Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

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Course Overview

Course Overview
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years by developing professional childcare skills, You must attend the Get Ready for Level 2 (EYP2101) before joining the full qualification. Tutor: Frances Fearis, Tuesday 1-4pm

Open Is this course right for me?

Prepare for a rewarding career in early years by developing professional childcare skills. It is suitable if you are ready to work towards a Level 2 course and want to develop knowledge, confidence and practical skills in early years and childcare.
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Open What will I learn?

You’ll learn about supporting children’s development, play and learning, communication, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, professional responsibilities and working effectively in early years settings.
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Open How will I learn?

You will learn face-to-face with support from your tutor through demonstrations, practical activities, discussions and individual or group tasks. Activities may include tutor input, case studies, reflective tasks and links to real early years practice. As this is a qualification course, you may also complete assessments, portfolio work or assignments as part of your learning.
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Open Will I gain a qualification?

You will work towards the recognised qualification: BTEC Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioners (Diploma). Your tutor will explain the assessment requirements and support you to build the evidence needed during the course.
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Open Next steps

You may progress to Level 3 early years or childcare study, apprenticeships, volunteering, or roles within early years and childcare settings where entry requirements are met.
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Open Please bring

Please bring a notebook, pen and a folder for your course materials. Your tutor will advise you if any additional resources or access to a digital device are required.
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EYP2071
03/11/2026
Format
21/07/2027
3.00 hours per week
32 weeks
£0.00
Central Milton Keynes Learning Centre