Free Level 3 Childcare and Education Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day. This childcare and education qualification covers working with children and young people from birth to 19, across early years, social care, and related roles. You'll study through classroom sessions, practical work, and independent study over 36 weeks. The course prepares you to work competently and safely across a range of settings in the children and young people's workforce.
Who this course is for
This course in for those who wish to work in the children and young people's workforce. The course aims to prepare students to work competently, safely and effectively with children from birth to 19 years of age in relation to a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas across the children and young people's workforce including early years and social care.
Entry requirements
Class work including demonstrations, discussions, practical work and idependent study.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 19 years.
You'll learn how to support children's learning, play, and wellbeing.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore inclusive practice across diverse backgrounds and needs.
You'll study health, safety, and professional conduct in childcare settings.
You'll learn about working within early years and social care environments.
You'll build understanding of legislation and frameworks that govern childcare practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place through classroom sessions, tutor-led demonstrations, group discussions, practical activities, and independent study. You'll engage with course material in the classroom at East Durham College Peterlee Campus and complete work outside of sessions as part of your studies. Assessment methods are built into the course and reflect the practical and knowledge-based demands of working in the children and young people's workforce.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's development in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and learning support for young children.
Early years worker: working with children from birth to five in various settings.
Childcare worker: providing care across nurseries, creches, or children's centres.
After-school club assistant: supporting children aged 5 to 11 in play and activities.
Young people's support worker: working with older children and young adults in social care.
Playworker: leading play sessions in community or school-based settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: deepens your early years specialism and is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England.
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice: a step toward senior practitioner or room leader roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving toward management in childcare or social care settings.
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies: a higher education route for those wanting to progress into teaching or specialist roles.
