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Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks.

You'll study child development, safeguarding, health and well-being, and how to plan and support learning for children from birth to five years old. The course also covers working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator).

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll study how to promote children's health, well-being, and nutrition.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Spectrum Community Health Centre. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in a childcare setting, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll also need to complete a placement in an early years setting as part of the qualification. An information, advice, and guidance session is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Educator, works directly with children from birth to five in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, supports children's daily care and learning in a nursery room.
  • Nursery Room Leader, leads a room team and plans activities for a group of children.
  • Childminder, provides registered childcare from a home setting.
  • Teaching Assistant (Early Years), supports children in a Reception class alongside a teacher.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice, a natural next step for those wanting to specialise or move into senior roles.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, leads to qualified teacher recognition in early years settings; you'll need a degree to pursue this route.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Level 5), deepens your understanding of child development and can open doors to leadership roles.
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