Supporting your child’s future
Providing services and facilities to our local communities
Applications for September 2026 are open
For more information please contact the Adult Education Team: 023 8044 6156 acet@itchen.ac.uk
Day: Wednesday Evening
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB
Start Date : 9/9/2026
End Date: 23/6/2027
Applications for September 2026 are open
For more information please contact the Adult Education Team: 023 8044 6156 acet@itchen.ac.uk
Day: Wednesday Evening
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB
Start Date : 9/9/2026
End Date: 23/6/2027
The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to work with children between birth and 5 years (with knowledge of children up to 7 years) or to enable progression onto the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator).
Learners will need to be working or volunteering in a practical placement because an important part of the assessment process involves evaluation of skills in real working situations.
A minimum of 250 placement hours is recommended over duration of the course. During placement, learners will require support from a professional within the work environment who will provide professional development records.
Students should have placements established in preparation for this course and a good level of English and maths.
You will be allocated an assessor who will undertake workplace observations to ensure vocational competency.
You will need to study for approximately 3 hours per week at home and extra time will be required for revision nearer the exam date
The course fee is £848.50 however, if you are earning below £25,750 or are on most means tested benefits, you only pay the £123 registration fee.
If you earn above £25,750 you will pay the registration fee and course fee.
Please note that your place will not be confirmed on the course until all fees are paid.
