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Level 3 Diploma For the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. This qualification confers the licence to practise as an Early Years Educator. This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education.

Key Information

Course Length
52 to 52 weeks

Course Level
Level 3

Awarding Body
City and Guilds of London Institute

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

  • You will gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • You will develop a greater understanding of babies and young children with applied knowledge in early years 0-5 years
  • This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
  • Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
  • Personal Tutors are assigned to you to ensure that they have the support needed to succeed.

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 300: Developing effective study skills
Unit 301: Promote partnership working with parents
Unit 302: Model, promote and support positive behaviour with children
Unit 303: Principles of safeguarding policies and procedures in early years settings
Unit 304: Promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in the early years sector
Unit 305: Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals in early years settings
Unit 306: Plan and implement activities, play opportunities and educational programmes in an early years setting
Unit 307: Promoting children's health and welfare in an early years setting
Unit 308: Promoting the health and safety of children
Unit 309: Promote children's speech, language and communication development
Unit 310: Support organisational requirements for recording, storing and disclosing information and providing reports in an early years setting
Unit 311: Supporting children's creative and imaginative play and experiences
Unit 312: Supporting children experiencing transitions and significant events in the early years sector
Unit 313: Continuous professional development using reflective practice in the early years sector
Unit 400: Theories which underpin practice in the early years sector
Unit 401: Child development from conception to 7 years
Unit 402: Observation and assessment in the early years sector