Care and Early Years - Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

This qualification prepares you to work as an Early Years Educator, supporting children’s learning and development from birth to five years, while also developing your knowledge of children aged five to seven years.

As part of the course, you will complete 300 hours of mandatory placement in an early years setting, where you will collect evidence to support your studies.

When you successfully complete the qualification, you will be able to enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator.

To achieve the qualification, you must complete 10 mandatory units, covering the key skills and knowledge needed in the early years sector:

• Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator

• Holistic Child Development

• Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting

• Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

• Health, Wellbeing and Safety

• Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum

• Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development

• Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development

• Partnership Working

Learners will complete a portfolio of evidence alongside continuous assessment which includes written tasks and activities, case studies and project work and observations in placement.

GCSE English at Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

employment:

• Educator in day nurseries

• Educator in nursery schools

• Educator in reception classes in primary schools

• Pre-school worker

Further education:

• NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner Higher education Degree