Free Level 3 Childcare and Education Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day. This childcare and education qualification covers child development, safeguarding, learning through play, and supporting children's health and wellbeing. The course runs for 36 weeks. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, so completing it opens the door to roles working directly with children in early years settings. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Please contact the college for further information on this course
Entry requirements
Please contact the college for entry requirement details
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years and beyond.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver play-based learning activities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll study children's health, wellbeing, and physical development.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll understand inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Peterborough College, combining taught lessons with practical work-based placements in early years settings. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll be assessed against the Early Years Educator standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College 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 within a nursery or pre-school
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception class
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare in your own home
Pre-school worker: supporting children aged two to four in a pre-school
Nanny: providing childcare in a family home environment
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 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 Initial Teacher Training (EYITT): if you want to qualify as an Early Years Teacher and lead practice in a setting.
