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Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 CG
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To enrol on this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
Check your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (England) is an occupational qualification for candidates who work in Early Years Settings.
This qualification is for candidates who work or want to work in a wide range of early years settings covering the age range 0-5 years. Examples of roles suitable for this course include:
* Early years assistants
* Playgroup/ Preschool assistants
* Child minders
Is this course for me
This is a Level 2 qualification equating to GCSE (grade A-C) and, therefore, assignments will require this level of competence in English. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/exercises and take part in group discussions.
This course will include tutor input plus small group work, tutorials and practical workshops. You will receive guidance in producing an online E-portfolio of evidence that will be submitted for assessment.
Tutors will give feedback on homework assignments as well as classroom activities; tutorials will also be included. The assessment of this course includes observations of your working practice within an early years setting following which feedback will be given.
Students should expect to spend approximately 5-8 hours a week working on course assignments in addition to the course hours delivered via Zoom, plus the hours in your early years placement throughout the course. You are required to attend a minimum 90% of the course.
A paid or voluntary early years placement is essential for this course. The placement, which is organised by the student, needs to be in place before the start date of the course. Students also need to have an enhanced DBS check. Students should initially contact their placement to discuss local DBS arrangements. Please note that this may incur an additional cost that is not included in the advertised course fee.
Complete the Enrolment Form
As part of the enrolment process for this course, and before your place can be confirmed, please complete the Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 enrolment form. Be sure to answer all questions and provide as much relevant information as possible in each section.
Diploma for the Early Years Level 2 Enrolment Form
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Delivered online
If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/152041/Q/FF.