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Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practioner (Diploma)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification36 weeksFull time

What the college says

This qualification equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years, with a particular focus on the application of knowledge in the early years (0-5 years). It fully aligns with the Department for Education's Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria and maps directly to knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Early Years Education occupational standard in England.

What you need to get on

Applicants should have gained at least a grade 3 in maths and English GCSE.

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

  • Enfield Campus

    73 Hertford Road, London, EN3 5HA

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  • Holloway Campus

    444 Camden Road, London, N7 0SP

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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London
  • 2 September 2026 · London

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