Level 3 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course in Stourbridge. Classes run at PhemaGrace Stourbridge. You'll need a Level 2 in Children and Young People, or relevant work experience, to join. The course covers working with babies, toddlers and young children from birth to five years old, including early years practice in pre-schools and nurseries. The children and young people's workforce classes run on a day or block release basis and typically take 18 months to complete.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for those who want to progress in a career working with babies, toddlers and young children, from birth to 5 years old. The Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) course is therefore perfect for early years practitioners and early years educators who work in pre-schools and nurseries.
Entry requirements
Level 2 in Children and young people preferably. However work experience in your field will be taken into consideration.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years old.
You'll learn how to plan and support early years learning activities.
You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language and literacy.
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll learn about health, safety and wellbeing in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at PhemaGrace Stourbridge, combining taught content with practical tasks. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in an early years setting, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need to demonstrate your skills in a real work environment as part of the qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. PhemaGrace Stourbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery worker: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
Pre-school practitioner: planning and delivering early years activities
Early years educator: working within statutory staffing ratios in nursery settings
Childminder: providing registered childcare in a home setting
Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or educational settings
Room leader: leading a room or age-group team in a nursery
Teaching assistant (early years): supporting learning in Reception and Key Stage 1
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: moves you toward senior or management roles in early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a university-level route for those looking to move into specialist or leadership roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into training or mentoring others in childcare settings.
