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Free Level 3 Early Childhood Development Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Early Childhood Development Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Dinnington High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers child development, health and wellbeing, play and learning, and working with families. You'll study how children grow and develop from birth through to age eight. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Early Childhood Development.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially from birth to age eight.
  • You'll study how play supports children's learning and development.
  • You'll learn about children's health, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
  • You'll understand how to support children with additional needs.
  • You'll examine the role of families and communities in child development.
  • You'll develop skills in observing and assessing young children.
  • You'll learn about legislation and policy in early years settings.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with coursework assignments and external assessments. Some units are assessed through written tasks and projects you complete over the course. Others are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will support you throughout both types of assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dinnington High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Assistant, supports children's learning in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Nursery Assistant, helps care for and educate young children in a nursery.
  • Early Years Educator, leads activities and supports development in early years settings.
  • Childcare Worker, provides care and support for young children in various settings.
  • Playworker, plans and supervises play activities for children.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification, the recognised qualification for working in statutory staffing ratios in nursery settings.
  • Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Studies, a higher-level route for those wanting to deepen their knowledge.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood, a university-level course that builds toward a full degree in the subject.
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