Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Diploma

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Now enrolling for September 2025 | Rugby Academy – Temple Buildings

This hands-on course is the ideal first step into the world of early years education. Starting September 2025 at our Rugby Academy – Temple Buildings, Railway Terrace, Rugby, CV21 3EN, this qualification will give you the knowledge, experience, and confidence to work in nurseries, pre-schools, and other childcare settings. This programme is designed for student aged 16-19.

Why choose this course?

  • Get hands-on experience working with children
  • Learn in a supportive, real-world environment
  • Boost your confidence and communication skills
  • Gain a qualification that employers trust
  • Start shaping your career from day one

The TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF) is a recognised childcare qualification that prepares you to support babies and young children from birth to 5 years, while gaining an understanding of development up to age 7.

You’ll learn how to create safe, supportive, and engaging environments for children, develop communication and play-based learning skills, and gain insight into child development, wellbeing, and safeguarding.

Location: Rugby Academy – Temple Buildings

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: One academic year

Assessment: Portfolio-based with practical observations and written assignments

Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications needed, but an interest in working with young children and a good level of English and maths will help. You will be required to hold a valid DBS certificate for the work experience part of your course.

The course includes nine core units, each designed to give you real-world, practical skills and understanding:

  • The Role of the Early Years Practitioner

  • Health and Safety in a Childcare Setting

  • Safeguarding and Child Protection

  • Child Development from Birth to 7 Years

  • Communication with Children

  • Purposeful Play and Educational Activities

  • Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs

  • Working with Families and Professionals

  • Wellbeing, Nutrition, and Personal Care

Why Study With Us?

What happens after?

Continue your studies in childcare, education, or health and social care. Move into employment in childcare roles such as nursery assistant or preschool support worker

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