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Applications for September 2027 will open in April 2027
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 2027 will open in April 2027
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
Our Early Years Level 2 course is funded through the Free Courses for Jobs scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.
Funding is available to eligible learners aged 19 or over who meet the relevant residency and funding requirements.
If you are not eligible for Free Courses for Jobs funding, alternative funding options may be available, depending on your circumstances.
The non refundable registration fee for Level 2 is £123
