Early Years Practitioner Level 2
at Suffolk New College, Ipswich · college
What the college says
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
What you need to get on
Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and English Language, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and English Language at Level 1. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) must be in place at enrolment and students must register with the DBS Update Service. Evidence of 10 days of recorded work experience in a relevant Childcare placement.
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
Suffolk New College
100 Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Ipswich
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