⭐️ The BRAND NEW Early Years Educator Diploma is here! Enrol to start on the Brand New 2024 Full and Relevant EYE Standards ⭐️
💙 Start Any Time - YES ✅
💙 Onsite Observations - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Flexible with a Personalised Learning Plan - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Three-monthly Review Check-ins - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Full and Relevant Qualification - YES ✅
💙 1-2-1 Tutorials - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Detailed Feedback in 3-5 days - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Questions answered in 24 hours - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Interactive online learning - INCLUDED ✅
💙 All taught sessions - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Additional CPD at half price - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Awarding Body Fees - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Student Community Group - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Extension Fees - ABSOLUTELY NOT! ❎
Check out our terms and conditions right here.
💙 Start Any Time - YES ✅
💙 Onsite Observations - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Flexible with a Personalised Learning Plan - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Three-monthly Review Check-ins - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Full and Relevant Qualification - YES ✅
💙 1-2-1 Tutorials - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Detailed Feedback in 3-5 days - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Questions answered in 24 hours - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Interactive online learning - INCLUDED ✅
💙 All taught sessions - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Additional CPD at half price - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Awarding Body Fees - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Student Community Group - INCLUDED ✅
💙 Extension Fees - ABSOLUTELY NOT! ❎
Check out our terms and conditions right here.
Key Information
Key Information
Regulation Qualification Number: 610/3598/1
Ofqual Regulated: Yes
Full and Relevant Early Years Educator Qualification: Yes*
Level: 3
Credits: 83 at Level 3
Minumum Age at entry: 16 years
Entry Requirements: English at GCSE Grade C/4 and above, or a level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills. Maths at Level 2 is preferred.
Placement Requirements: A minumum of 350 logged placement hours or a contract of employment
Course length: 12- 18 months (Maximum completion time 36 months)
Regulation Qualification Number: 610/3598/1
Ofqual Regulated: Yes
Full and Relevant Early Years Educator Qualification: Yes*
Level: 3
Credits: 83 at Level 3
Minumum Age at entry: 16 years
Entry Requirements: English at GCSE Grade C/4 and above, or a level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills. Maths at Level 2 is preferred.
Placement Requirements: A minumum of 350 logged placement hours or a contract of employment
Course length: 12- 18 months (Maximum completion time 36 months)
Qualification Details
Qualification Details
The TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is regulated by Ofqual.
The qualification has been developed in line with the updated guidance for the Department for Education (DfE) for the Early Years Workforce to meet the updated requirements for Early Years Educator staff. This qualification meets the requirements of these updates for learners starting their Early Years Educator qualification from the 1st of September 2024.
The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is the required qualification for individuals seeking to work at a level 3 ratio within an early years setting. This qualification meets the Department for Education and Ofsted requirements for Early Years Educators and is classed as full and relevant by the governing bodies. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator meets the qualification element of Early Years Educator Status and the level 3 ratio.
By undertaking this qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to be proficient and competent within their roles as an Early Years Educator, allowing them to work as a qualified practitioner with children from age birth – five years. Learners will undertake units of study that relate to babies’ and children’s development, safeguarding and child protection, transitions, school readiness, wellbeing, and health and safety. Learners will also have the opportunity to reflect upon their own work and learning journeys and consider career development opportunities across the sector.
The learner can seek employment within private nurseries, local authority nurseries, home-based childcare (nannies, childminders), play groups, pre-schools, school nurseries, Reception classes, school Foundation units, and other settings working with babies and children from birth to age 5 years.
The TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is regulated by Ofqual.
The qualification has been developed in line with the updated guidance for the Department for Education (DfE) for the Early Years Workforce to meet the updated requirements for Early Years Educator staff. This qualification meets the requirements of these updates for learners starting their Early Years Educator qualification from the 1st of September 2024.
The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is the required qualification for individuals seeking to work at a level 3 ratio within an early years setting. This qualification meets the Department for Education and Ofsted requirements for Early Years Educators and is classed as full and relevant by the governing bodies. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator meets the qualification element of Early Years Educator Status and the level 3 ratio.
By undertaking this qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to be proficient and competent within their roles as an Early Years Educator, allowing them to work as a qualified practitioner with children from age birth – five years. Learners will undertake units of study that relate to babies’ and children’s development, safeguarding and child protection, transitions, school readiness, wellbeing, and health and safety. Learners will also have the opportunity to reflect upon their own work and learning journeys and consider career development opportunities across the sector.
The learner can seek employment within private nurseries, local authority nurseries, home-based childcare (nannies, childminders), play groups, pre-schools, school nurseries, Reception classes, school Foundation units, and other settings working with babies and children from birth to age 5 years.
Course Syllabus
This qualification is 17 units in length. The 17 units are divided into 8 Blocks of Knowledge alongside a range of practical activities.
Block 1: Young Children's Holistic Development
Block 2: Healthy Lifestyles and Physical Care
Block 3: Safeguarding and Welfare in the Early Years
Block 4: Legislation and Policy with the Early Years Sector
Block 5: The Emotional Development of Young Children
Block 6: Young Children's Play
Block 7: Young Children's Learning
Block 8: Professional Development, Assessment, and Supporting Additional Needs
Placement Activities: Professional Practice Log, Activity Plans to complete with the children, Reflective Accounts, record of 350 hours in practice.
Assessment and Sign off: Professional Development Log, Professional Discussion, Planning Activities, Observation and Assessment Day.
Block 1: Young Children's Holistic Development
- Understand Development of Babies and Young Children
- Promote Speech, Language, and Communication in the Early Years
Block 2: Healthy Lifestyles and Physical Care
- Support the Physical Care, Health, and Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings
Block 3: Safeguarding and Welfare in the Early Years
- Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years
Block 4: Legislation and Policy with the Early Years Sector
- Promote the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Babies Young Children
- Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings
- Effective Record Keeping and Information Sharing in the Early Years
- Promoting Effective Partnership in Early Years Settings
Block 5: The Emotional Development of Young Children
- Support Self-regulation, Emotional Wellbeing, and Positive Behaviour within the Early Years
- Promote Positive Attachments in Early Years Settings
- Support Babies and Young Children through Transitions and Significant Life Events
Block 6: Young Children's Play
- Promote Purposeful Play Activities within Early Years Settings
Block 7: Young Children's Learning
- Prepare Young Children for the Transition to School
- Develop Early Literacy, Reading, and Mathematical Skills with Young Children
Block 8: Professional Development, Assessment, and Supporting Additional Needs
- Support Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
- The Role of Assessment in Early Years and Child Development
- Professional Practice and Developing as an Early Years Educator
Placement Activities: Professional Practice Log, Activity Plans to complete with the children, Reflective Accounts, record of 350 hours in practice.
Assessment and Sign off: Professional Development Log, Professional Discussion, Planning Activities, Observation and Assessment Day.
Placement Requirements
You must have access to a suitable placement to complete this qualification. A suitable placement is an Ofsted registered setting that follows the EYFS foundation stage framework or own home country’s equivalent early years framework. Children in the setting will be between the ages of birth to five years.
Examples could include:
Temporary childcare such as holiday clubs, afterschool clubs, or creches are not suitable for this qualification.
Learners can be employed or in a voluntary placement where they will evidence a minimum of 350 hours in practice.
Examples could include:
- Day nurseries
- Pre-schools
- School nurseries
- Reception classes
- Childminders / home-based childcare
Temporary childcare such as holiday clubs, afterschool clubs, or creches are not suitable for this qualification.
Learners can be employed or in a voluntary placement where they will evidence a minimum of 350 hours in practice.
Your Future
Upon completion, you can progress to other qualifications such as:
You can apply for job roles such as:
- TQUK Level 5 Diploma for the Senior Practitioner in the Early Years
- TQUK Level 6 Diploma in Applied Innovative Practice in Early Childhood Pedagogy and Care
You can apply for job roles such as:
- Early Years Educator
- Early Years Practitioner
- Childcare Practitioner
- Nursery room leader or supervisor
- Nanny
- Pre-school Practitioner
- Reception Class Teaching Assistant
- Other roles within the early years, working with babies and children from birth to age 5
Funding Your Studies
Funding Your Studies
NCCE offer the opportunity to spread the cost of your studies interest-free using a Direct Debit scheme, for a duration of up to 24 months, helping to promote a low-cost alternative to taking out a personal loan or a student loan, taking out thousands of pounds of student finance that has hefty interest added to your loan.
Please see our page Funding Your Learning for more information.
NCCE offer the opportunity to spread the cost of your studies interest-free using a Direct Debit scheme, for a duration of up to 24 months, helping to promote a low-cost alternative to taking out a personal loan or a student loan, taking out thousands of pounds of student finance that has hefty interest added to your loan.
Please see our page Funding Your Learning for more information.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this qualification allow me to work in the early years ratio?
This qualification is mapped to the DfE competencies the September 2024 Early Years Educator status requirement for level 3 Early Years Educators. During your studies, you will be able to work at level 2 in ratio, and after completion you will be able to work in level 3 ratio in the early years as guided by the EYFS. This qualification is confirmed as Full and relevant and on the Early years Qualification List.
Does an assessor come and visit me?
An assessor will visit you in your setting and undertake a number of observations and professional discussions of your practice. They will also gather work-based evidence pieces and talk to your work-based mentor to confirm that you are working in practice to the standard of an Early Years Educator.
Do I have lessons with my tutor?
You can book as many 121 sessions as you need with your tutor. There are also a number of taught webinars across each unit, to aid breaking down the concepts and related assignments into manageable loads.
Are there any deadlines?
You will be required to set targets for your PLP (Personal Learning Plan) that are then provided to you on your portfolio page. You will need to aim to work towards the dates that you have set for yourself.
Do I get a textbook?
There are no set textbooks for this qualification as yet, as it is brand new. However, you will have access to your learning system where you will interact with digital, online resources to support your learning. There are options to purchase topic-specific textbooks at your own discretion. The qualification developer of this qualification aims to set a textbook out, which will be available to students as soon as this is completed.
Do I have to attend a centre?
You do not need to attend lessons in person. Lessons are conducted on Zoom or via recorded webinar and the assessor will visit you in your own setting.
What if I don't have any early years experience?
This qualification is suitable for both experienced early years professionals, as well as those new to the sector.
Does this qualification allow me to work in the early years ratio?
This qualification is mapped to the DfE competencies the September 2024 Early Years Educator status requirement for level 3 Early Years Educators. During your studies, you will be able to work at level 2 in ratio, and after completion you will be able to work in level 3 ratio in the early years as guided by the EYFS. This qualification is confirmed as Full and relevant and on the Early years Qualification List.
Does an assessor come and visit me?
An assessor will visit you in your setting and undertake a number of observations and professional discussions of your practice. They will also gather work-based evidence pieces and talk to your work-based mentor to confirm that you are working in practice to the standard of an Early Years Educator.
Do I have lessons with my tutor?
You can book as many 121 sessions as you need with your tutor. There are also a number of taught webinars across each unit, to aid breaking down the concepts and related assignments into manageable loads.
Are there any deadlines?
You will be required to set targets for your PLP (Personal Learning Plan) that are then provided to you on your portfolio page. You will need to aim to work towards the dates that you have set for yourself.
Do I get a textbook?
There are no set textbooks for this qualification as yet, as it is brand new. However, you will have access to your learning system where you will interact with digital, online resources to support your learning. There are options to purchase topic-specific textbooks at your own discretion. The qualification developer of this qualification aims to set a textbook out, which will be available to students as soon as this is completed.
Do I have to attend a centre?
You do not need to attend lessons in person. Lessons are conducted on Zoom or via recorded webinar and the assessor will visit you in your own setting.
What if I don't have any early years experience?
This qualification is suitable for both experienced early years professionals, as well as those new to the sector.
