Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course. Study online. The course is self-paced, so you can fit your learning around work, family, or other commitments without travelling to a centre. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, planning learning activities, and supporting children's health and wellbeing. This level 3 early years educator qualification is recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, making it a significant step for anyone working toward a career in early years settings. The course typically takes around 11 months to complete.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years, and beyond.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that support children's learning.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll explore how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and physical development in young children.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll study the legal and statutory frameworks that govern early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll study online at your own pace. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of practice, and reflective accounts. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence across the qualification's units. Some units require evidence from a real early years setting, so you'll need access to a suitable placement or workplace environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working directly with children in a nursery setting
Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in Reception or pre-school
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for under-fives
Playgroup worker: planning and running sessions in community play settings
Family support worker: working with families and young children in the community
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare: moves you toward senior or management roles in early years and childcare settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role, research, or teaching.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those aiming to lead practice and take on a teacher-equivalent role in early years settings.
