Care and Early Years - Part-time Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

This course is for people who work with young children in early years settings. This maybe in a nursery, or school Foundation Unit, or as a Childminder for example.

• You will look at keeping children safe and well

• Inclusion and Equality

• Child development and Behaviour in detail, and how to help children progress in all areas. To do this you will study the EYFS, Theorists and demonstrate how you put this in to practice

• You will learn about team work, working alongside other professionals and parents

• You will continuously reflect on your practice and personal development

Your assessor will set you deadlines for your written tasks which are then assessed. There are also assessments of your performance in your workplace.

You are expected to meet at regular intervals with your assessor.

You need to be working in a childcare setting. A requirement of the course is to have obtained a minimum level 2 functional skills in maths and English by the time you complete.

Further Study: The next stage could be a Foundation Degree.

Career Opportunities: This is the most current Early Years Qualification and will be the most appropriate for childcare settings.