Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Chorley

Cost£2,500.00
Duration14 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Level 3 Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working with children and young people aged 0 to 19, putting your learning into practice from day one. The level 3 children's learning and development (early years educator) qualification is recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and early years settings in England. The course typically takes 14 months. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification that counts toward qualified staff ratios, so completing it opens doors that a lower-level award cannot.

Who this course is for

This framework is to develop knowledge and skills relating to the Children & Young People’s Workforce (i.e. those working with children aged 0-19, primarily within Early Learning & Childcare; Children's Social Care; Learning Development & Support Services). This framework is suitable for those looking to join the Children & Young People's Workforce and also those already working in the sector .

There are approximately 2.7 million people working with children and young people in England. As defined in Building Brighter Futures: next steps for the Children’s Workforce in April 2008, this includes volunteers and people who work with children and young people all the time, or who do so as part of jobs which also involve working with adults.

The children and young people’s workforce makes up approximately 10% of the labour market in England and includes people working in all sectors of the economy. A large number are public sector employees, including in schools, colleges, local authorities and the NHS. Many work in the private sector – particularly in early years, but there are private providers in all areas of services to children and young people. And a growing part of the children and young people’s workforce is employed, or volunteers, in the third sector which is playing an increasing role in the delivery of all services to children and young people, particularly those for the most vulnerable children, young people and families.

Entry requirements

Identification

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how children learn and develop from birth to age 19.
  • You'll understand how to plan and support play-based and structured learning activities.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll build skills in safeguarding and child protection practice.
  • You'll understand how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
  • You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll develop understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying skills directly in your workplace setting. Assessment includes observations of your practice in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, and written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll work with an assessor who visits you at work to observe and review your progress. North of England Training will confirm the full assessment schedule when you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North of England Training will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to provide identification as part of enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children in early years settings
  • Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery
  • Early years educator: qualified role counting toward statutory ratios
  • Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for under-5s
  • Playgroup or pre-school worker: supporting early learning in community settings
  • Teaching assistant (early years): supporting reception and Key Stage 1 classes
  • Family support worker: working with children and families in community or social care

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Early Childhood Education and Care (Foundation Degree or Diploma): moves you toward senior practitioner or management roles in early years settings.
  • Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner: specialist knowledge for those already working at Level 3.
  • Early Childhood Studies Degree: for those considering a route into teaching, social work, or early years leadership.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via an early years route: if you want to teach in a school setting.
Apply on northofenglandtraining.co.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at North of England Training

More courses near you