Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner
at Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby · sixth form college
What the college says
This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age, with applied knowledge in the early years covering 0-5 years. On completion of this course, the qualification content meets the Department for Education�s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role in the workforce.
What you need to get on
Level 2 general entry criteria
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
Franklin Sixth Form College
Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Grimsby
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