Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 3 early years educator course covers child development, safeguarding, learning through play, and supporting children's health and wellbeing. The course takes 24 months part-time. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. You must be 19 or over to enrol.
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, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how children learn and develop from birth to five years.
You'll understand safeguarding procedures and your responsibilities for keeping children safe.
You'll learn how to plan and lead activities that support children's learning through play.
You'll explore how to support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll study children's health, wellbeing, and nutritional needs.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress and keep accurate records.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Northallerton Adult Education. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with practical tasks and written assignments. Assessment includes observations of your practice with children, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need access to an early years setting to complete the practice-based elements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
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 keyworker: providing consistent care for a group of children.
Childminder: running your own registered childcare from home.
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school or playgroup.
Reception class teaching assistant: supporting the class teacher in a school setting.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or Early Years: moves you toward senior and management roles in childcare settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development or move into teaching.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those wanting to lead practice across a nursery or early years setting as a qualified teacher.
