Level 2 Diploma For The Early Years Practitioner

The course content includes topics such as Health & Safety, Child Development (0-19 years) and how to support this, Communication, Personal Development, Safeguarding and activities to support learning and development.

Progress is monitored and assessments arranged which take place on-the-job. An emphasis is on practical skills supported by knowledge.

Assessment is through observation of performance in the workplace, knowledge and understanding you show through written/oral questioning and assignments and an e-portfolio of supporting evidence is also collated.

Progression to the Level 3 Diploma Early Years Practitioner may be suitable, you will need to hold or be willing to work towards a Level 2 in English and maths in order to be a practitioner at Level 3 in the sector.

Please note there may be additional costs for books, materials or other expenses.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is pleased to be able to offer financial support to help students meet the costs of attending College.

If you are on state benefits or are on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course. *This is at the Colleges discretion. If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.