Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care

Program Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) aims to enable learners to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

📚 Course Units

Core Units

• Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise
• Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children
• Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development
• Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life
• The role of the Early Years practitioner
• Legislation relating to Early Years practice
• Working in partnership
• Supporting children through play in Early Years
• Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children
• Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school
• Understanding children’s cognitive development
• Promoting the physical development of children
• Supporting children with additional needs
• Using studies and tools to promote the development of children
• Professional development for Early Years Educators

📋 Entry Requirements

• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and applicants will be expected to be aged 16 or over and hold a Level 2 qualification.
• In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

• Understand and apply principles in a professional environment
• Improve employability through theory and practice
• Analyse problem solving techniques
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Manage personal development and growth