Level 2 Childcare Training Course
If you’re currently working under supervision in a paid role - such as an early years worker/assistant or practitioner within an early years childcare setting - and you want to build a foundation of knowledge on the development of babies and young children from birth to 5-years-old, then Level 2 childcare course is ideal for you!
*Government funding available. Complete the form to see if you qualify.
Build the Foundations for a Successful Childcare Career
The knowledge gained from work-based apprenticeships is INVALUABLE and will support you throughout your career. But you might be asking yourself, why should I choose Parenta?
Well, there are a number of reasons why you should apply for one of our training courses, but here are the headliners...
- Parenta is the largest early years training provider in the UK! Join a community of 2,000 learners right now and apply today
- Our childcare training courses are government funded - which means employers could potentially pay a contribution as low as 5%
- There are NO student loans!
- You don’t pay for tuition fees
- No physical classrooms to attend
- You get your own tutor to support you throughout your course.
About The Level 2 Course
How Do I Achieve The Qualification?
The course is made up of a number of units each with a credit score. You must complete all 37 credits to achieve the Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner. This course will include personal learning and thinking skills, employment rights and responsibilities as well as Functional Skills in English and maths.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You’ll be assessed through a mixture of ‘at home’ and ‘at work’ tasks. Before this happens, your tutor will talk with you to find out what learning style suits you best and tailor your assessments around it.
Will I Need To Attend Classes?
Great news – there are no classes to attend at a college, but you will be required to attend virtual teaching and learning sessions that we provide. You will have regular contact with your Parenta tutor either remotely or face to face to observe you at work and check you’re fulfilling the course requirements. Your tutor will set you course work to complete on OneFile our e-learning platform and will agree submission timings with you. It is important that you meet your submission deadlines to ensure you complete your qualification on time.
How Long Will The Course Take Me To Complete?
As with anything worthwhile, this course requires you to dedicate some of your time to it. This will be up to 15 months in total if you are working full-time – and longer if you are working part-time. But remember, afterwards, you’ll have the fantastic feeling of becoming a professionally recognised early years practitioner and set yourself up for a rewarding career.
You will be assigned your own tutor to support you throughout your qualification. However, you may be required to do some independent learning.
The course is made up of 2 parts, as follows:
Main part of the course – 12 months if you are working full-time (longer if you are working part-time)
The units are based around your skills, knowledge and behaviours which you gain throughout your apprenticeship.
English and maths Functional Skills Level 1 (and Level 2 attempted if not exempt)
Part 2 is in two sections - duration 3 months:
Preparation for your End Point Assessment (this is called Gateway).
Upload your English and maths Functional Skills Certificates
Evidence of portfolio work
End Point Assessment consisting of a multiple choice test around your skills, knowledge and behaviours and a professional discussion, supported by your portfolio.
Level 2 Childcare Course Guide
For more information about the Level 2 Childcare Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF), have a look through our comprehensive guide.
What Does Ofsted Say About Parenta Training?
Learn from childcare experts and tutors "that have extensive and current vocational knowledge."
Parenta tutors help expand your knowledge and understanding by delivering "well-planned and carefully structured lessons."
We Believe in Early Years Education
We believe in accessible childcare training courses for everyone, at every level, and we’re here to make it easier for you.
Whether it's helping you to find a position within a childcare setting, p
With our childcare training courses, you don’t have to go to college and because all of our classes are virtual. You’ll also have the full support of a personal tutor whilst you train.