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Diploma for Early Years Practitioner

This work based, one year course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of working with babies and young children from birth to seven years and supports the development of the practical and technical skills needed to work with children up to the age of five years.

Course Information

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  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Education and Early Years
  • Qualification City & Guilds Diploma
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Various – see below
  • Course Length 36 weeks
  • Start Date Various - See Overview
  • End Date Various - See Overview
  • Day Monday
  • Times Various
  • Fee £950
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Overview

This course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of working with babies and young children and supports the development of the practical and technical skills needed to work with children up to the age of five years.

Units covered include:

  • Safeguarding
  • Communication
  • Child development and behaviour

The course includes 9 units of study, ranging from child development to curriculum and safeguarding.

Successful learners can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator or to Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, provided they are in a suitable work role.

This course has several starting dates throughout the year, please apply at an early stage.
This is a 12 month course, delivered through workplace visits for practical assessments, and an online portfolio of written assignments.

Dates for 2025 – 2026 are as follows:

Day Start Date End Date Time Location Course Code
Monday 08-Sep-25 07-Sep-26 09:00-12:00 Workplace Setting G2PCCWD0/5/1
Monday 05-Jan-26 04-Jan-27 09:00-12:00 Workplace Setting G2PCCWD0/5/2
Monday 20-Apr-26 26-Apr-27 09:00-12:00 Workplace Setting G2PCCWD0/5/3

To find out more:
Telephone: 01392 400170
Email: adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be working, either in a paid or voluntary role, in an early years setting for a minimum of ten hours a week.

Facilities
  • 1:1 assessor support
  • Online portfolio and resources
  • You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
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