Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This is a full-time daytime course, so you'll cover the qualification intensively during the week. You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to work with young children in nurseries and early years settings. The course is delivered through the WBL Education department, with NCFE as the awarding body. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. The course runs for 20 hours.
Who this course is for
Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) L3 Dip E&T (GLL00AAAL3 25/26GA) is based in the WBL Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
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 activities that support children's learning and development.
You'll understand how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll explore how to create safe, healthy, and stimulating environments for young children.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll build knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment methods are available on request from the centre. As a work-based learning qualification, you are likely to combine classroom study with practical placement in an early years setting. Contact the centre directly to confirm the full assessment approach for this delivery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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 early years setting
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in a school reception class
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for children at home
Playgroup worker: supporting children's play in community settings
Family support worker: working with families and young children in the community
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare: for those moving into senior or management roles in early years or childcare settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development and education.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those wanting to lead practice and specialise in teaching children from birth to five.
