Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course prepares you to work with children from birth to 5 years old, with knowledge covering children aged 5 to 7 years old. You must be 19 or over, working or volunteering in an early years setting for at least 7 hours a week, and hold a GCSE English at grade 4 or above (or a Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent). The course runs part-time over 2 years.
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Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 19 years old who are either employed or have a volunteer position within an Early Years Setting. You must be working a minimum of 7 hours a week. Applicants must hold a GCSE English grade 4 or above (C equivalent) or level 2 functional skill. Learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the EarlyYears Practitioner.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years old.
You'll learn how to plan and support children's learning and play.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and promote their health and wellbeing.
You'll study how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
You'll build knowledge of inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Crawley College on an evening, part-time over 2 years. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in your workplace, and a portfolio of evidence from your early years setting. You must be working or volunteering in an early years setting throughout the course, as workplace practice is central to how you are assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Work with children from birth to 5 years old.
Room leader. Lead a room in a nursery or early years setting.
Early years keyworker. Support individual children's development and welfare.
Nursery nurse. Provide care and learning activities in a nursery.
Pre-school assistant. Support children's learning in a pre-school setting.
Childminder assistant. Support a registered childminder in a home setting.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or a Foundation Degree in Early Years. Both suit those moving into senior or leadership roles in early years settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via an Early Years Initial Teacher Training route. This is the route for those who want to teach in a school setting.
Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner. Builds specialist knowledge for those already working in the sector.
