Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Richmond. Evening classes at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service let you fit study around your existing commitments. This is the level 3 early years educator qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and early years settings. You'll study child development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and how to plan and deliver learning for children from birth to five. The course runs part-time over 24 months. Learners must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. Learners are required to be aged 19 years or over.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.
What you will learn
You'll understand child development from birth to five years, including how children learn and grow.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver play-based learning activities that support children's development.
You'll study safeguarding and child protection, including your legal responsibilities.
You'll learn how to support children's health, wellbeing, and nutritional needs.
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in an early years setting, and a portfolio of evidence. A placement in a relevant early years or childcare setting is a required part of this qualification. You'll need to complete supervised practice hours alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children aged birth to five
Room leader: lead a room or age-group within a nursery setting
Early years keyworker: take responsibility for a group of key children
Childminder: register to provide home-based childcare independently
Pre-school assistant: support learning in a pre-school or playgroup
Reception class teaching assistant: support a qualified teacher in a school
Family support worker: work with families in community or local authority settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: deepen your specialist knowledge in areas such as SEND or leadership.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: move into management or senior practitioner roles in early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those interested in research, policy, or teaching qualification pathways.
