Nursery World - DfE sets out new criteria for Level 2 early years qualifications

The new Level 2 early years practitioner qualifications criteria have been welcomed by the sector for 'raising the bar'.

The criteria set out the minimum requirements that the new Level 2 qualifications, which will be available from 1 September 2019, must meet.

They set out the minimum knowledge, understanding and skills that a Level 2 early years practitioner needs to demonstrate to be considered qualified to support young children from birth to five years old.

Sector organisations have welcomed the strengthening of areas such as safeguarding, parental involvement and SEND support.

The job title of ‘Level 2 assistant’, which had initially been proposed by the Government, has also been replaced by ‘Level 2 practitioner’, after feedback from the consultation.

All Level 2 early years practitioner qualifications will require candidates to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

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