Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
16 providers teach this exact qualification.
London4
Bock Consultancy & Personnel Development Limited
London · 12 months
They ask for: All applicants will be required to take an English and Mathematics initial assessment, regardless of previous qualifications. Universities are increasingly aski
Their version£2,882Croydon · 18 months
They ask for: Are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification. You must have UK residency for at least 3 years and currently be living in London. You must have
Their version£2,88212 months
They ask for: GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or a related Level 2 work related qualification. Employment in a relevant childcare setting.
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Excellent knowledge of every aspect of Childcare. Preferably, already holding a Level 2 Certificate.
Their versionFree
West Midlands4
Coventry · 153 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Coventry · 16 months
They ask for: Applicants are required to be qualified to level 2 and working within early years care at the appropriate level, either full-time, part-time or on a voluntary b
Their version£1,440Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 11 years
They ask for: Applications through the website - must be working in the appropriate setting at the correct level.
Newcastle · 18 weeks
They ask for: A Level 2 qualification is preferable in Early Years or equivalent but experience will be considered. GCSE maths and English is an entry requirement or alternat
Their version£2,882
South West4
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 356 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Bridgwater · 18 months
They ask for: For full details, please visit our website at https://www.sslcourses.co.uk
Their version£2,882Bridgwater · 18 months
They ask for: For full details, please visit our website at https://www.sslcourses.co.uk
Their version£2,882Weymouth · 24 months
They ask for: Exit requirement - Level 2 in English and Mathematics Employed within the Childcare sector for between 20 - 30 hours per week.
Their version£2,500
East Midlands1
Plymouth Training and Consultancy Ltd
Hinckley · 12 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
North East1
Sunderland · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE C+ in maths and English (this is a requirement of the EYFS and is an exit requirement for the apprenticeship) Preferable: ICT Level 2 or ability to achieve
Their version£2,573
South East1
Gosport · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
East of England1
Vocational Training Services Care Sector Limited
Westcliff-On-Sea · 18 months
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Their version£2,400