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Cert Working with Children in Early Years & Primary Settings L2

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

An opportunity to join a level 2 NCFE course that covers both Early Years and Primary Settings. Good progressions routes into employment or further education and skills. Access to local placements graded as OFSTED good or above to enable you to learn excellent skills from good quality provision. Units will include: *Child development from birth to 11 years and 11 months * Play and learning * Exploring legislation * The role of the childcare practitioner * Nutrition * Physical development and physical activity* An enhanced DBS check is required for your work placement * You will complete a work placement of a minimum 200 hours * There are six mandatory units * The study programme includes maths and English if re takes are required in addition to PPT sessions * A uniform is required but a bursary is available for eligible students

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or maths

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Medway Campus

    Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Maidstone Campus

    Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Maidstone

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