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Early Years Educator Level 3 Course at Furness College Channelside Campus

CostPlease contact Furness College for more information on 01229 825017
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 early years educator course takes one year and covers child development, safeguarding, and planning learning activities for children from birth to five. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification counted in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England, making it a direct route into a nursery practitioner role. NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver age-appropriate play and learning activities.
  • You'll apply safeguarding principles and know how to keep children safe.
  • You'll support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
  • You'll work with parents and carers to share information about a child's progress.
  • You'll understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and how it shapes practice.
  • You'll observe and assess children's learning to inform your planning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus, combined with practical placement in an early years setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in the workplace, and a professional discussion. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence with children. An initial assessment will confirm that Level 3 is the right starting point and help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: counted in EYFS statutory staffing ratios at Level 3
  • Room leader: leading a room within a nursery or pre-school setting
  • Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for children in your home
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception class
  • Pre-school worker: planning and delivering sessions for children aged 2 to 4
  • Family support worker: working with families and young children in community settings

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Early Childhood Studies Degree (Foundation Degree): a natural next step if you want to move into management or specialist roles in early years.
  • Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons): full degree route for those aiming toward senior leadership or advisory roles.
  • Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those who want to lead practice and specialise in the birth-to-five age range. Requires a degree-level programme.
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