Free Level 3 Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. The working in the early years sector (early years educator) qualification prepares you to work with children from birth to five years, with knowledge extending to age seven. You'll study the skills and understanding needed to enter an early years setting and count within staff-to-child ratios. The course runs over 36 weeks. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
Who this course is for
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in The Early Years Sector This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to enter work in an early year setting and be included in staff to child ratios. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as early years educators and be included in staff to child ratios.
Entry requirements
Four GCSE Grade 4 and above, including English and maths. We would also accept a 4 in English and 3 in math,s and two other subjects above Grade 4
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years.
You'll learn how to support children's learning, play, and wellbeing in early years settings.
You'll understand safeguarding, child protection, and your responsibilities as a practitioner.
You'll study health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood care.
You'll learn how to observe, assess, and plan for individual children's needs.
You'll develop skills in working with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll gain the knowledge needed to be included in statutory staff-to-child ratios.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Slough and Langley College. Assessment includes coursework, observations in an early years setting, and written assignments. The qualification is assessed through a combination of portfolio evidence and external assessment components set by NCFE CACHE. You'll also complete practical placement hours in an early years setting as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children in a nursery setting.
Room leader: lead a room within a nursery or early years setting.
Early years educator: counted in statutory staff-to-child ratios at Level 3.
Childminder: work independently caring for children in your own home.
Pre-school assistant: support children's learning in a pre-school environment.
Nursery nurse: provide care and education for young children in various settings.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or Early Years: moves you toward senior or management roles in early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development and policy.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those who want to lead practice and work toward qualified teacher recognition in early years.
