Early Years Practitioners Level 2

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

During this one-year course, you will combine theory and practical elements to understand the role that a childcare practitioner plays in the workplace. You will learn the importance of safeguarding, communication, and understand how children learn and develop.

Working with children and young people can be one of the most rewarding ways to make a living and studying the CACHE Early Years Practitioner diploma will open the door to many roles in this area. During this one-year course you will learn a range of skills that will prepare you for work in a supervised capacity with children and their families. Learning will combine theory and practical elements to give you an understanding of the role that a childcare practitioner plays in the workplace, how to ensure that children are kept safe, and understand how children learn and develop. You will also take cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences into consideration.

You will be assessed by a range of methods, including direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments and practical tasks.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language at grade 4 and maths at grade 3. A clear DBS check will be required.

On completion of the course you can progress to the Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools suite of qualifications. You may also look to start your career in the industry as a Nursery assistant or a Childminder's assistant.