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Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Waltham Forest

Cost£2,882.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, full-time during the day. The level 3 early years educator course runs over 36 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work with children aged 0 to 7 years across a range of settings. You'll also complete over 100 hours of work experience in a childcare environment. Entry requires a merit or good reference from a relevant Level 2 qualification, or four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths and English, plus DBS clearance and an interview.

Who this course is for

Our Childcare Level 3 course is a 1 year course which is ideal for those wishing to work in a variety of early years related careers by progressing their learning to Level 3.

Throughout the course you will be trained and assessed to achieve a CACHE qualification as well as receive over 100 work experience in a childcare related environment.

This course will provide you with an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to work with children aged 0-7 years in a variety of settings.

The course is scheduled over 3-4 days per week depending on your age group and maths & English needs.

You are also expected to attend work placement 2 days per week.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are:

  • Merit and/or good reference from relevant Level 2 qualification, or;
  • 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including maths and English (depending on your age group);
  • Clear & enhanced DBS clearance (provided by the College);
  • Interview and assessment.

If required, you will have the opportunity to study GCSE maths and/or English alongside your course so you can progress onto the next level.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills and knowledge to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing from birth to age 7.
  • You'll understand how to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities across different early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress and development.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years practice.
  • You'll gain practical experience through over 100 hours of work placement in a childcare environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, combining taught study with assessed work placements in childcare settings. Assessment is through the NCFE CACHE qualification framework, which includes coursework, observations in practice, and a portfolio of evidence built during your work experience hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest College Forest Road will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which the college arranges.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery setting.
  • Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in Reception or Key Stage 1.
  • Childminder: running your own registered childcare provision.
  • Playgroup worker: supporting children's play and development in community settings.
  • After-school club supervisor: managing care and activities for school-age children.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner: deepens your specialist knowledge and can support a move into senior or advisory roles.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People): suited to those moving toward management in early years settings.
  • Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to work toward qualified teacher status or a leadership role in the sector.
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