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Free Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Course in Ashford

CostFREE
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course in Ashford. Classes run at EKC Ashford College (Elwick Road), part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and communication, and gain practical experience in real care and learning settings. The course runs for 43 weeks. It covers the knowledge and skills needed for a range of roles working with children, young people, and families.

Who this course is for

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families, this course is the perfect starting point. The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in a variety of social care and learning and development support roles.

Covering key areas such as child development, safeguarding, communication, while also gaining practical experience in real settings. This first-hand approach ensures you develop the confidence and skills to support children and young people effectively in schools, homes, and community environments.

Whether you’re looking to work in family support, youth services or social care, this qualification will help you take the next step toward a fulfilling career.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child and young person development across key life stages.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard children and young people in line with current legislation.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand how to support learning and development in care and educational settings.
  • You'll gain practical experience working directly in a children and young people's setting.
  • You'll study the roles and responsibilities of those working in the children and young people's workforce.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at EKC Ashford College (Elwick Road), combined with practical experience in a real work setting. You'll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, observations in the workplace, and written assignments. An initial assessment helps confirm that the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. EKC Ashford College (Elwick Road) will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting children's learning in primary school classrooms.
  • Family support worker: helping families access services and manage daily challenges.
  • Residential childcare worker: caring for children in residential or looked-after settings.
  • Learning support assistant: working one-to-one with children who need additional help.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: deepens your specialism in early years and is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a route into teaching or training roles if you want to pass on your skills.
  • Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies or Social Work: degree-level study for those looking to move into more senior or specialist roles with children and families.
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