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

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-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 Preston. Classes run at Preston Masonic Hall, with a mix of online study and in-person sessions. You'll study child development from birth to five, safeguarding, supporting learning through play, and inclusive practice for children with additional needs. The course runs full-time over 6 weeks, with daytime attendance. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you before you start. The children and young people's workforce qualification covers everything you need to step into an early years support role.

Who this course is for

Anyone looking to work or volunteer as an Early Years support worker and childcare. Aspiring Early Years support workers play a vital role in fostering the growth, development, and safety of young children aged 0–5. The role involves supporting learning through play, promoting emotional and physical development, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Key knowledge areas include safeguarding children, understanding child development, and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Entry requirements

Initial Assessment completion.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand child development from birth to five years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning through play and structured activities.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep young children safe.
  • You'll explore how to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of promoting emotional and physical development in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to create safe, inclusive environments for children aged 0 - 5.
  • You'll understand how to communicate and work effectively with parents and carers.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll attend daytime sessions at Preston Masonic Hall and complete online study alongside your in-person work. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations, and written tasks that reflect real early years practice. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be planned around your needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston Masonic Hall will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: supporting children's learning and development in a nursery setting.
  • Early Years Educator: working directly with children aged 0 - 5 in registered settings.
  • Nursery Support Assistant: assisting qualified staff in day-to-day nursery care.
  • Teaching Assistant (Early Years): supporting reception-age children in a school environment.
  • Childcare Worker: providing care and learning support in a range of childcare settings.
  • Playworker: leading play-based activities for young children in community or school settings.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, you could progress to a Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner, which supports a move into senior room leader or deputy manager roles. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies are options if you want to move toward nursery management or a teaching career.

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