Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Telford

CostFREE
Duration300 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Telford. Classes run at Telford College, full-time during the day.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over who are already working in a nursery or early years setting. You'll need GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English. To be fully funded, you'll need to earn less than £25,750 a year. The course covers around 300 hours of study and includes child development, safeguarding, learning through play, and supporting children's health and wellbeing.

You'll finish with the Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Adult

Entry requirements

  • Suitable for those with experience in the sector aged 19+ - Someone with excellent time management and organisational skills - Hold GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years- Be working in a nursery or early years setting- Have experience working with young children- For the course to be fully funded, the learner must earn less than £25,750 a year

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how children grow and develop from birth to five years.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that support children's learning and play.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll study how to support children's health, wellbeing, and personal care.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll develop skills in working with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll understand how to create inclusive environments that meet individual children's needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Telford College, combined with practical experience in your workplace setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and a portfolio of evidence. You must be working in a nursery or early years setting throughout the course, as workplace practice forms a core part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Telford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Educator, works directly with children aged birth to five in a nursery or pre-school.
  • Nursery Nurse, supports children's daily care and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Early Years Practitioner, delivers play-based learning activities in early years settings.
  • Nursery Room Leader, takes responsibility for a room and leads a small team.
  • Nursery Practitioner, supports children's development across a range of activities.
  • Childminder, provides registered childcare from a home setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Early Childhood Studies Degree, for those wanting to move into leadership or specialist roles in early years.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to mentor or train others in the sector.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, the next step for those aiming to lead learning in a nursery or reception class.
Apply on telfordcollege.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Telford College

More courses near you