Free Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This level 3 early years educator course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning 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'll need to be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funded places.
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 how to support each stage.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that support children's learning and development.
You'll know how to keep children safe, including safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.
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 how to support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment includes observations in an early years setting, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need access to a suitable placement or workplace setting to complete the practical elements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged birth to five in a nursery setting.
Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception or pre-school class.
Childminder: running your own registered childcare from home.
Playgroup worker: supporting children's play and development in community 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: for those moving into senior or management roles in early years or residential settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their knowledge or move into advisory, research, or specialist roles.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those wanting to lead practice and be counted in graduate-level staffing ratios.
