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Education & Childcare

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

As an Early Years Practitioner, the individual will work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting.

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Sector
Education & Childcare
Duration
12 to 15 Months
Level
Level 2
Delivery
Work based, employer led
Overview

As an Early Years Practitioner, the individual will work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. This occupation can be found within private or public settings including day cares, children’s centres, pre schools, nursery schools and similar. An individual in this occupation may also be interacting with parents, health visitors, social workers or speech and language therapists.

End Point Assessment
  • Knowledge Test
  • Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio
What Next?

Read the full course guide, then apply online.

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Early years practitioner with children

Who is it for?

This role is for individuals who are motivated to ensure that children learn, develop, and are kept healthy and safe. This programme promotes teaching and learning to ensure children are prepared to start school with a range of skills that provide the right foundation to progress through school.

Key Responsibilities may include:

They will be responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes. They will also be working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure. An EYP will also support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as feeding under direction of a more senior member of the team.

Occupations may include:

Assistant Childminder, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant, Nursery Practitioner.

Ready to start, or want to talk it through first? Apply online in about five minutes, or call the team.

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