Level 3 Diploma for The Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) - RQF
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- Original price was: £1,499.00.£899.00Current price is: £899.00.
- 1 year
- Level 3, Level 3 Diploma
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 367Guided Learning Hours
- 620 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Qualification Number: 601/8715/3
- 62 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Occupational Qualification
Course Overview
First Step for a Rewarding Early Years Career
Aspire to work in early years education and care and make a significant contribution to the lives of children? The Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with children from birth to the age of five and understand the development of children until the age of seven. Regulated by Ofqual, you will be prepared to support children’s learning, which aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. This qualification also meets the requirements of the Department for Education’s Early Years Educator (EYE).
The Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification will prepare you to work in early years settings and be included in staff-to-child ratios. You will gain a broad understanding of this sector and be introduced to the practical knowledge required to work as a fully qualified early years educator. This course will focus on several key topics, including child development, safeguarding and protection in the early years, encouraging positive behaviour, and applying inclusive practices.
You should be 16 years of age to enrol, and no prior experience is required. To complete this qualification, you will be assessed through written assignments and work-based assessment in appropriate early years settings to demonstrate your readiness to work with children until the age of 5. This qualification provides a clear pathway to pursue advanced certifications, including the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or a foundation degree in Early Years or Early Years Care and Education. You will be qualified to work in preschools, nurseries, reception classes in primary schools, day nurseries, and other early years settings.
We provide highly experienced tutors to support you throughout this Early Years Educator Level 3 course, ensuring you have the necessary guidance to complete this qualification successfully and begin a career in this industry.
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12 Months Access
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
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Enhance your employability in early years education and care.
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Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment plan
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
What Will I Learn?
Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in your care.
Be able to support children with additional needs in early years settings.
Ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
Plan play activities to encourage children’s learning and development.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
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Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
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Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
9-12 Months
1 Year
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Within 14 days
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Fast-track Plan
5 Months
1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
Witin 5 days
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | The Level 3 Diploma is suitable for learners seeking to work in early years settings including nurseries, preschools, children’s centres, and day care centres.
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Pathway to Leading in Childcare
The Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) opens the door to various career opportunities in early years education and care. With this qualification, you can pursue roles such as early years educator, nursery nurse, or childminder. This qualification provides the opportunity to work in nurseries, children’s centres, day care centres, and preschools. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 Diploma, you must submit written assignments and undergo direct observation. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. Here’s an overview of how you will be assessed throughout the course.
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| Academic Progression | Once you complete this Level 3 qualification, you can progress to the following.
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| Regulated by |
OFQUAL The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. |
South London College
Step into a Future of Excellence with South London College
South London College is an established online provider in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing our students with a transformational educational experience. We are highly regarded and ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. We seek to inspire and motivate you to become competitive in the child development industry. This is a great opportunity to obtain the Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator).
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.
Verify this OrganisationCourse Curriculum
Unit 01
Understand child development
- Understand a range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop
- Understand the expected patterns of children’s development
- Understand how a child’s learning and development can be impacted by the stage of development and individual circumstances
- Be able to identify the needs, interests and stages of development of individual children
- Understand how to support and promote children’s speech, language and communication
Unit 02
Support the holistic development of children
- Understand the importance of children in early years settings
- Be able to plan opportunities for the holistic development of children
- Be able to implement opportunities for the holistic development of children
- Be able to reflect on own practice in relation to promoting the holistic development of children
Unit 03
Safeguarding and child protection in early years
- Understand legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding within the early years setting
- Understand roles and responsibilities for safeguarding within the early years setting
- Understand how to respond to evidence and concerns of abuse or harm
- Understand the importance of record keeping relating to safeguarding issues in the early years setting
Unit 04
Promote the health, safety, and welfare of young children
- Understand the legal requirements and guidance for health and safety within an early years setting
- Be able to carry out risk assessment and risk management in line with policies and procedures
- Understand how to respond to accidents, incidents and emergency situations in the early years setting
- Be able to maintain records and reports to legal requirements within an early years setting
Unit 05
Support the health, wellbeing, and physical care needs of children in early years settings
- Understand the legal requirements and guidance for health and safety within an early years setting
- Be able to carry out risk assessment and risk management in line with policies and procedures
- Understand how to respond to accidents, incidents and emergency situations in the early years setting
- Be able to maintain records and reports to legal requirements within an early years setting
Unit 06
Equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings
- Understand the rights of children
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
- Understand how to promote diversity, equality and inclusion
- Be able to work in an inclusive way
Unit 07
Support positive behaviour in children
- Understand the different strategies for supporting development of positive behaviour in young children
- Be able to support children to understand their own behaviour
- Be able to promote positive behaviour expected of young children
- Be able to support children to achieve behavioural goals and adhere to agreed boundaries
Unit 08
Support children with additional support needs
- Understand when children are in need of additional support
- Be able to identify additional support needs
- Understand the role of early intervention in supporting children with additional support needs
- Be able to plan and implement activities to meet additional support needs
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of support mechanisms
Unit 09
Support attachment when working with children in early years settings
- Understand theories of attachment
- Understand the significance of attachment on child development
- Be able to plan and promote attachment within an early years setting
Unit 10
Support children through transitions
- Understand different types of transitions and significant events children may experience
- Understand the potential effects of transitions and significant events on children
- Be able to prepare children for transitions and significant events
- Be able to support children experiencing transitions and significant events
Unit 11
Plan, lead and evaluate purposeful play activities to support children’s learning and development
- Understand areas of learning and development in the current early education framework
- Understand the importance of play for the development of children
- Understand the need for differentiation when providing playful learning opportunities for children
- Be able to plan and lead play and learning and development opportunities in line with the current early education framework
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the play and learning and development opportunities used
Unit 12
Support the development of reading, literacy, and mathematical skills in early years settings
- Understand systematic synthetic phonics in the teaching of reading
- Be able to plan and deliver activities using systematic synthetic phonics to develop reading skills
- Understand strategies for developing early literacy and mathematics
- Be able to plan and deliver activities to develop early literacy and mathematics
- Be able to reflect on own practice in relation to developing reading, literacy and mathematics in young children
Unit 13
Extending children’s learning and thinking in early years settings
- Understand strategies to extend children’s learning and thinking
- Be able to plan and implement strategies to extend children’s learning and thinking
- Be able to reflect on own practice to develop and extend children’s learning and thinking
Unit 14
Assessment and observation in early years settings
- Understand the current early education framework
- Understand assessment techniques in early education
- Understand the importance of record keeping in completing observation and assessment
- Be able to carry out observations and assessments in own setting in line with current frameworks
- Be able to work with key people to plan next stages of learning and development
Unit 15
Recording, storing, reporting, and sharing information in early years settings
- Understand the policies and procedures for recording, storing, reporting and sharing information in an early years setting
- Be able to maintain accurate and coherent records and reports in line with policies and procedures
Unit 16
Working in partnership with colleagues, professionals, and key individuals in early years settings
- Understand the principles of partnership working in relation to current frameworks
- Understand roles and responsibilities of colleagues and other professionals when working in partnership
- Be able to work cooperatively with colleagues and other professionals
- Understand the role of parents and/or carers in a child’s development
- Be able to encourage and work with parents and/or carers in an early years setting
Unit 17
Continuing professional development in early years education
- Understand the scope of own work role while supporting children in their early years
- Understand the importance of reflective practice and continuing professional development
- Be able to assess and plan for own continuing professional development
- Be able to evaluate continuing professional development activity
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FAQ's
This qualification is for those working with children and young people in early years, social care, or residential care settings. It develops both knowledge and practical skills for supporting learning, development, and well-being.
It is ideal for childcare practitioners, early years workers, nursery assistants, or anyone working or wishing to work in the childcare or youth sector.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
Yes, you can pursue a Level 5 qualification or foundation degree as stated in academic progression.
Yes, you must be in a relevant work setting (paid or voluntary) as the qualification requires observation of your practical skills.
This qualification can lead to roles such as early years educator, early years practitioner, nursery nurse, or childminder, to list a few.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and direct observation. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, the Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
This is a written statement from a colleague or professional who has seen you carry out assessments and can confirm your competence.
This course covers children and young people from birth to 5 years old.
Yes, the Level 3 Diploma is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Some topics include child development, health, safety, and welfare of children, supporting children with special needs, play activities to support children, and so on.
Yes, this qualification is suitable for those looking to work in a nursery as an early years’ practitioner or nursery worker.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
This qualification covers birth to five years and knowledge of children from age 5 to 7.
Visit the South London College official website and register for this Level 3 Diploma. You will receive your login and password information to access the online learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare you to work with children from birth to 5 years.
This course takes approximately 9 to 12 months to complete.
The course was engaging
The content was engaging and I enjoyed taking this course. Many important topics were fully explored and I learned a lot.
Recommended
I recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in early years education.
Beneficial to me
This course was beneficial and helped me understand the role of an early years’ educator.