NCFE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)
at Darlington College, Darlington · college
What the college says
The course will prepare you to work with children between birth and five years with knowledge of children up to seven years. This course enables and encourages you to develop your skills and acquire relevant knowledge to enter the world of employment.
What you need to get on
You will need to have a good level of English to meet the demands of the course. Individual requirements will be discussed at interview.
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
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Darlington
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