Free Level 3 Childcare and Education Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll study child development, health and wellbeing, play and learning, safe environments, additional needs, and observation and planning. The course prepares you for work with children from birth to age 7, or for progression to university. To enrol, you'll need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and maths, plus a DBS Certificate.
Who this course is for
This course will prepare you for further study at university or employment working with children between birth and 7 years of age. You will study a range of units including the development health and wellbeing of children providing safe environments play and learning understanding additional needs observation assessment and planning.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. You will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate with no grounds you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement. We will contact you with more details on how to apply for this once you have been
What you will learn
You'll study child development, health, and wellbeing from birth to age 7.
You'll learn how to create and maintain safe environments for children.
You'll explore how play supports children's learning and development.
You'll understand how to identify and support children with additional needs.
You'll practise observation, assessment, and planning techniques.
You'll develop knowledge needed for professional practice in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stamford College. Assessment includes written assignments and practical tasks covering the units you study. You'll also complete placement hours working with children, which form a core part of the course. Your DBS Certificate is required before placement can begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate before going on placement; the college will contact you with details on how to apply once you have been offered a place.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children from birth to age 5 in a nursery setting.
Nursery nurse: supporting children's daily care, play, and learning.
Early years educator: delivering activities in a pre-school or children's centre.
Childminder: providing registered childcare in a home setting.
Teaching assistant (early years): supporting children in a Reception class.
Play worker: leading play sessions in out-of-school or holiday clubs.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Early Years: for those moving into a room leader or deputy manager role.
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies: a degree route for those wanting to work in education, research, or policy.
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT): the route to becoming a qualified Early Years Teacher with graduate status.
Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Qualification: if you want the specific qualification counted in statutory nursery staffing ratios.
