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Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydonsam Training, blending time at the centre with online study. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others depending on eligibility.

The course covers safeguarding, child development, care routines for babies and young children, and promoting play in early years settings. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout. The course runs full-time over 15 months.

You'll finish with the Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This apprenticeship is for people who want to build a career working with babies and young children in an Early Years setting. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and over who work in a childcare setting with children from birth to five years old.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.croydonsam.co.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to safeguard and promote the welfare of babies and young children.
  • You'll understand how to support children's development from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to support care routines for babies and young children.
  • You'll develop skills in promoting play in an early years setting.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence, including observations of your practice.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a professional team in an early years setting.

How you will learn

You'll study through a mix of sessions at Croydonsam Training and online learning. Your tutor will meet with you regularly, with progress reviews every 8 to 12 weeks. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, including direct observations of your practice. The course ends with an End Point Assessment.

What you will need to bring

Croydonsam Training will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Educator, works directly with children in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports planning and delivery of activities for young children.
  • Nursery Practitioner, cares for and supports children in a nursery environment.
  • Nursery Nurse, provides day-to-day care and learning support in a nursery.
  • Nursery Room Leader, leads a room within a nursery setting, usually with further experience.
  • Childminder, provides childcare from a home setting, registration with Ofsted required.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their expertise.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, for those who want to lead learning in early years settings; a degree is normally required first.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a Level 5 qualification that can lead toward a full degree in the field.
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