Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day. You must be working or volunteering with children under five years old to join this course. The level 3 early years educator qualification prepares you to work with children from birth to five years old, with knowledge covering children aged five to seven. Early years educator classes run over 35 weeks. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone interested in working in the Early Years industry.
Entry requirements
GSCE English and GCSE/International GCSE qualification in English language and/or literature to at least grade C (grade 4) and Maths to at least grade C (grade 4) Functional skills qualification in English and Maths at level 2
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years.
You'll learn how to plan and support learning activities for children under five.
You'll understand safeguarding, child protection, and your responsibilities under relevant legislation.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll build understanding of how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll cover equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Slough and Langley College. Assessment combines written assignments, observations in your workplace or volunteering setting, and reflective practice tasks. Because the qualification requires you to be working or volunteering with children under five, some assessment takes place in that setting alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work in a nursery counted in statutory staff ratios.
Room leader: take responsibility for a room or age group in a nursery.
Early years keyworker: support individual children's development and welfare.
Childminder: work independently caring for children in a home setting.
Nursery nurse: support children's learning and daily care in a nursery.
Pre-school practitioner: work in a pre-school or playgroup setting.
What you could study next
With this Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma, you could move into:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or a Foundation Degree in Early Years, if you want to move into senior or management roles.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or a BA in Early Childhood Education, for those aiming to lead practice in a school or nursery setting.
Many employers also support continuing professional development once you're in post.
