Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Havering. Classes run at The Brittons Academy, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This early years educator qualification prepares you to work with children from birth to five years, covering child development, safeguarding, learning through play, and supporting children's health and wellbeing. You'll also complete a minimum of 300 hours of workplace placement as part of the course. The course runs for 65 weeks. You'll earn the NCFE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma with certificate.
Entry requirements
"This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification. The total number of mandatory work placement hours is a minimum of 300 hours; however, it is recommended that learners undertake 350 hours where possible."
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play-based learning activities.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to support children's physical health, emotional wellbeing, and communication.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll gain practical experience through a minimum of 300 hours of workplace placement.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at The Brittons Academy during the day. Learning is supported by a mandatory work placement of at least 300 hours, completed throughout the course before certification. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations in the workplace, and professional discussions. The placement is an integral part of the qualification, not an add-on.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Brittons Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work in a nursery or early years setting
Nursery nurse: care and education for children under five
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in Reception or pre-school
Childminder: registered home-based childcare for young children
Pre-school worker: plan and deliver activities in a pre-school setting
Room leader: lead a room or age group within a nursery
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Early Years (Early Years Lead Practitioner): move into a senior or management role in an early years setting.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of child development or move into teaching.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via an Early Years Initial Teacher Training programme: for those aiming to become a qualified early years teacher.
