Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Kingsland Community College on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study child development from birth to age 7, the role of the early years educator, special educational needs, and how to create effective environments for play and learning. The course covers the EYFS Statutory Framework and confirms your occupational competence to work in early years settings. At 864 hours, this is a substantial qualification.
Who this course is for
The aim of this qualification is to prepare you to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7. This qualification confirms occupational competence and provides a 'licence to practice' as defined in the EYFS Statutory Framework. You will learn about the role of the early years educator; typical child development sequences; how development is affected by a special educational needs and how to provide an effective environment for play and learning.
What you will learn
You'll understand child development sequences from birth to age 7.
You'll learn how special educational needs can affect a child's development.
You'll explore the role and responsibilities of an early years educator.
You'll learn how to plan and provide effective environments for play and learning.
You'll study the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and child welfare in early years settings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Kingsland Community College. You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical activities, and coursework. Assessment is based on your demonstrated occupational competence, in line with the qualification's requirements as a technical occupational entry for the early years workforce. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingsland Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children from birth to 5 in a nursery
Room leader: leading a room in a day nursery or pre-school
Early years keyworker: supporting individual children's development and welfare
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning and play in pre-school settings
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for young children
Teaching assistant (early years): supporting reception and Year 1 classes
What you could study next
Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner Level 4: the next step if you want to take on a senior or leadership role in an early years setting.
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner: a higher-level qualification for those moving into management or specialist roles.
Early Childhood Studies degree: for those considering a move into teaching, research, or senior leadership in the sector.
