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Diploma in Early Years Practitioner Level 2

at City College Norwich, Norwich · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner has been designed to support learners as they develop their knowledge, understanding and skills when caring for and supporting the learning and development of children aged 0-11 years 11 months. Learners will cover a range of units including child development, play and learning, legislation and nutrition. This is a two-year course where you will study not only the diploma, but also study additional professional qualifications, including safeguarding, basic food hygiene and paediatric first aid. You will have the time to learn the theories and practise the practical application of becoming an early years practitioner. At the end of the course you will have achieved the competencies required to be included in ratio. If you are yet to achieve a grade 4 in English Language and Maths, this will also be a compulsory part of your course.

What you need to get on

4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths Attend a taster day Demonstrate an ability and aptitude for working with children aged 0 to 11 years and 11 months in any setting Complete associated diagnostic tasks Provide two positive references Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check

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

  • Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education

    Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Norwich

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