Level 3 Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a childcare setting while you work, earning your children's learning and development qualification alongside hands-on experience. The course covers child development from birth to five years, the Early Years Foundation Stage, and planning and delivering effective teaching and learning. You'll also build knowledge of children aged five to seven. You'll need GCSE grade C or above in both Maths and English before you start. The course typically takes 18 months.
Who this course is for
? This qualification provides the skills and experience to develop your career in child care in a wide range of settings. The Advanced Apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Areas covered include understanding Children’s Early Years Education and Development, Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage and Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings.
The Level 3 Diploma will suit those that are a nursery nurse, child-minder, day care supervisor or SureStart worker. You may or may not have some supervisory responsibilities. You want to be in sole charge of children, for example managing a room in a nursery.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to have a GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English prior to starting the qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop and learn from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in practice.
You'll plan and deliver effective teaching and learning activities for young children.
You'll develop knowledge of child development for children aged five to seven.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, physical development, and personal development.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in a childcare setting. Assessment includes observations of your practice in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, and written assignments. You'll be assessed against the standards for Early Years Educators throughout the programme. An assessor will visit you at your workplace to observe and review your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chiltern Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children from birth to five in a nursery setting.
Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery.
Early years educator: qualified role counted in statutory staffing ratios.
Childminder: registered self-employed childcare for young children.
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school or playgroup.
Level 5 Early Childhood Education and Care (Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma): deepens your knowledge of child development and prepares you for senior or leadership roles in early years settings.
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: specialist study in areas such as SEND or leadership.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those who want to train as a primary school teacher, this is the next major step.
