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Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Children's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an early years setting, building skills directly through your day-to-day role. The course covers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), child development, safeguarding, and key worker responsibilities. Monthly teaching sessions and remote webinars support your learning throughout. The course typically takes 9 months. You'll need a DBS check with your employer before you start.

Who this course is for

The level 3 diploma for the children’s workforce (early years educator) will help you to gain the essential skills so that you can make a positive difference to the lives of children.

We will develop your knowledge of early years so that you are able to support individuals in their early stages of development and through their first steps for a future successful life in developing key skills. The programme focuses on the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and the fundamental principles.

During the diploma, you’ll receive frequent teaching sessions (or remote visits) as well as being able to join remote webinars, complete the paediatric first aid course and independent tasks.

Your trainer will meet with you every month for a teaching and learning session and be on hand at all times so that you get the very best support when you need it.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check with their employer as part of our safer recruitment process.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • You'll develop knowledge of child development and how children learn
  • You'll apply safeguarding practices to protect children in your care
  • You'll carry out key worker responsibilities within your setting
  • You'll explore theories and approaches to early childhood learning
  • You'll meet legal requirements including health and safety in early years settings
  • You'll support children through their early stages of development

How you will learn

You learn on the job, in your early years workplace. Your trainer visits monthly for teaching and learning sessions, either in person or remotely. You can also join remote webinars and complete independent tasks between sessions. Your trainer is available throughout to support you. Assessment is ongoing and tied to your work in the setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise 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
  • Room leader: leading a room within an early years setting
  • Key worker: supporting individual children's development and welfare
  • Early years educator: delivering EYFS-based learning and care
  • Childminder: registered home-based childcare for young children
  • Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school 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 or residential settings.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: deepens specialist knowledge for those working with young children.
  • Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): a further route for those wanting to lead learning in early years settings, requiring a degree-level programme.
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