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Education and Early Years (V Level | Level 2 | Single)

Franklin Sixth Form College

Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

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Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027
Franklin College
1 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

If you are interested in working with children and want to understand how they grow, learn and develop, this course is for you. You'll build a strong understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years old, with a focus on the early years, covering 0-5 years. You will also look at birth-to-adult education settings including early years planning, inclusive learning sessions, risk assessments, and tracking developmental data.



Successful completion of this course means you'll meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria, for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role in the workforce.


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Course Details

This course is the perfect choice if you want to work within the Early Years industry. Combining classroom learning with hands- on experience, the course is designed to meet the Department for Education's (DfE) requirements to work as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.You'll spend a full day a week in a work placement in an early years setting, such as a nursery or primary school, gaining invaluable work experience and insight into your chosen career. Alongside your placement, you'll study a range of units to develop your understanding of early years. After successfully completing this qualification, you will be qualified to work as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Combination of practical assessment, coursework and examinations

Entry requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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Possible Career Paths:

Nursery Worker
Nursery Manager
Play Worker
Childminder
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Educator
Support Worker / Assistant
Primary School Teacher

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