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Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This early years educator qualification prepares you to work with children from birth to 5 years, with knowledge extending to age 7. The course includes 350 hours of placement in a real work environment. It typically takes one year to complete. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

GCSEs in English and maths requirement at grade 4 or above

or

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths

You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning, play, and wellbeing.
  • You'll practise working directly with children aged 0 to 5 in a placement setting.
  • You'll build skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll demonstrate occupational competence through direct observation and reflective practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hammersmith & Fulham College combined with 350 hours of placement in an early years setting. Assessment draws on direct observation of your practice with children aged 0 to 5. This can be supported by expert witness testimonies, reflective accounts, professional discussions, and summaries from interviews with practitioners. You'll also have an interview with course tutors at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: work in a nursery with children from birth to 5
  • Room leader: lead a room in a day nursery or children's centre
  • Early years keyworker: provide key-person care in a nursery setting
  • Pre-school assistant: support learning and play in a pre-school
  • Children's centre worker: deliver family support and early education
  • Childminder: work independently caring for children in a home setting

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or Early Years: moves you toward senior and management roles in early years settings.
  • Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development or move into advisory, research, or specialist roles.
  • Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those wanting to lead practice and teaching in early years, pursued through a university or school-based route.
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