Early years educator diploma

About the course

The level 3 diploma for the children’s workforce (early years educator) will help you to gain the essential skills so that you can make a positive difference to the lives of children.

We will develop your knowledge of early years so that you are able to support individuals in their early stages of development and through their first steps for a future successful life in developing key skills. The programme focuses on the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and the fundamental principles.

During the diploma, you’ll receive frequent teaching sessions (or remote visits) as well as being able to join remote webinars and complete independent tasks.

Your trainer will meet with you every month for a teaching and learning session and be on hand at all times so that you get the very best support when you need it.

All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check with their employer as part of our safe recruitment process.

What you’ll learn

You’ll develop a range of essential early years skills and behaviours that employers want and value in the sector so that you’re skilled and able to make a positive difference to the lives of children.

Key learning topics covered during the diploma include:

• Key worker responsibility
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Safeguarding
• Child development
• Theories and approaches on how children learn and develop
• Legal requirements, including health & safety

Is this course right for you?

Our flexible and blended approach to training means that activities can be scheduled around needs. All learning is either on a 1-2-1 basis or small group webinars which can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.

Throughout the programme we will meet with you to ensure you understand your programme, to report on your development and progress as well as making sure your programme requirements are being met.

How you’ll learn

Our sector expert staff will support you to achieve the diploma.

We have highly skilled and knowledgeable trainers with significant experience of working in the industry who will be able to support you in your journey.

We deliver the programme throughout the year providing you with the flexibility to start the diploma when it meets your needs. All learning is either on a 1-2-1 basis or small group webinars so you have the best experience possible with sector experts.

Our delivery model includes:

• 1-2-1 sessions with your tutor
• Professional webinars with the likes of Anna Ephgrave, Kym Scott, The Curiosity Approach and Laura Henry-Allain
• Remote support
• Independent learning
• Ongoing mentoring, coaching, advice and guidance
• Specialist English/maths support (if needed)
• Impartial Information, Advice & Guidance
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator)

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