Free Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Course in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and early years practice across 153 hours of learning. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, so completing it opens the door to roles that require a qualified practitioner.
Who this course is for
Courses run termly on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For detailed information regarding course content, venues, start dates, times and fees please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop 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 apply safeguarding principles and know how to keep children safe.
You'll support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll work with parents and carers to share information about a child's progress.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and statutory guidance that govern early years settings.
You'll observe and assess children's development to inform your practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in an early years setting, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need access to a suitable placement or workplace setting to complete the practical elements of the qualification. The centre will guide you on how to arrange this.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre 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 or age-group within a nursery
Early years educator: qualified practitioner counted in statutory ratios
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare in your own home
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school or playgroup
