The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is a program that combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning. It is designed to help individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

What will be studied?

The apprenticeship covers a range of Early Years-related skills, including:

• Child Development
• Health and Safety
• Working with parents and carers
• Safegarding

How will I be assessed?

The apprenticeship is assessed through an end-point assessment, which includes a Vocational Competence Observation, Professional Practice Test and Professional discussion.

What do I need?

Ideally GCSE Maths and English at grade 3 (Equivalent to grade C) or higher.

The apprenticeship is open to anyone who is 16 or over and not in full-time education. It is suitable for both school leavers and people who are already working in an Early Years role but want to gain formal qualifications.

Where can it take me?

You will gain a nationally recognised qualification in Early Years Education and Care.

The Level 2 Early Years Practioner is the start of your learning journey in the sector and you are able to progress to higher level courses including the L3 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship, once you have passed this course.

Additional information

The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship typically takes 12-18 months to complete and involves:

• On-the-job training: You will work alongside experienced practitioners in a nursery, pre-school or childminding service, learning how to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop.
• Classroom-based learning: You will attend training sessions at a local college or training provider, where you will learn about child development, play-based learning, safeguarding, and health and safety.

The benefits of doing a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship include:

• Hands-on experience: You will gain valuable on-the-job experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Earn while you learn: You will be paid by your employer during your training
• You will receive support from Halesowen College and your employer during your apprenticeship.

Please contact our apprentice recruitment coordinator Becky Painting for further information BPainting@halesowen.ac.uk

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