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Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Waltham Forest

Cost£7,395.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route through the childcare and education (early years educator) qualification, running over 36 weeks. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and how to support learning across a range of early years settings. A good level of written and spoken English is required, and you'll need an enhanced DBS check before you start. An informal interview, which may include an assessment of your prior qualifications, is part of the application process.

Who this course is for

This course is an ideal course for those wishing to work in a variety of early years settings.

This qualification will allow you to work within a range of early years settings.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. However, a Level 2 qualification in a relatable subject is desirable. A good level of written and spoken English is required.

  • You will require a successful enhanced DBS check;
  • You will also be required to attend an informal interview which may include completing an assessment based on your prior qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of child development from birth to five years.
  • You'll learn how to plan and support play, learning, and development activities.
  • You'll study safeguarding, child protection, and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll explore health, wellbeing, and nutrition in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
  • You'll develop skills in working with parents, carers, and other professionals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, combined with practical placements in early years settings. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in placement, and reflective tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the qualification's units. An informal interview, which may include a prior-qualifications assessment, takes place before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest College Forest Road will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to have an enhanced DBS check in place before beginning your placement.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery
  • Room leader: leading a room within a nursery or early years setting
  • Early years educator: counted in statutory staffing ratios at Level 3
  • Childminder: registered self-employed care for children in your home
  • Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school or playgroup
  • Sure Start or family centre worker: supporting families in community settings

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Early Years (EYTS route): for those moving into senior or management roles in early years settings.
  • Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those interested in research, policy, or leadership in children's services.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via an Early Years Initial Teacher Training programme: for those who want to teach in a school setting.
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