Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, 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 from birth to five years. 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 aged 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 understand how children develop from birth to five years, and beyond.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver play-based learning activities.
You'll know how to keep children safe, following safeguarding and child protection procedures.
You'll support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll work with parents, carers, and other professionals to support each child's needs.
You'll understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and how to apply it.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress and development.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Ripon Community House Ripon. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with practical observation and assessment in an early years setting. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your practice, complete written assignments, and be observed working with children. Some units require you to be working or on placement in an early years environment during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children in a nursery setting
Room leader: leading a room in a nursery or pre-school
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare at home
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a reception class
Family support worker: working with families in community or statutory settings
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Early Years Sector: moves you toward senior practitioner or manager roles in nursery settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route into early years leadership, research, or specialist practice.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): a postgraduate route for those who want to lead learning and development in early years settings, recognised by the Department for Education.
