Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (England)
at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle · college
What the college says
Part time
What you need to get on
The course is ideal for those with an interest in the Children?s Workforce and maybe considering a change in career. Good level of maths and English required. Entry is by interview, where your individual needs and career prospects will be discussed. A paid or voluntary workplace must be in place to start this course.
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
NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB
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Start dates
- 20 September 2026 · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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