Course overview
NCFE Cache Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner City of Bristol CollegeThe aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.
The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
During the duration of the course you will undertake a placement in an Early Years setting developing your employment skills and EYFS knowledge. You will need to complete 250 hours in placement. You will need to provide evidence (such a birth certificate, Passport, Driving license and evidence of home address) to complete a DBS check prior to starting the placement.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LGF1646C01-1 | 08/09/2025 - 26/06/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 9.75 | 09:15 | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.
Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.
What you'll learn
Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner:
- Health and safety of babies and young children in the Early Years
- Equality, diversity and inclusive Practice in Early Years settings
- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years setting
- Understand how to support children’s development
- Support care routines for babies and young children
- Support the planning and delivery of activities, and purposeful play
- Opportunities and educational programmes
- Promote play in an Early Years Setting
- Support the well-being of babies and young Children
- Healthy lifestyles support for babies and young children to be physically active
- Support the needs of babies and young children with special educational needs and disability
- Promote positive behaviour in Early Years settings
- Partnership working in the Early Years. Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Course entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including Maths, English and preferably Science).
How is the course delivered and assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods.
Knowledge-based outcomes can be assessed through assignments set out by tutors.
Skills-based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace.
A mandatory placement of 200-250 hours with direct observations.
Future career and study opportunities
Working in a Nursery as a Level 2 Practitioner, a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship or a T Level in Early Years and Education.
Additional costs
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