Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)

Course content includes a wide range of topics delivered to include: 

• Communication
• Equality & Diversity
• Personal Development and Duty of Care
• Child Development (0-7 years) and how to promote this
• Health & Safety
• Positive outcomes for children
• Developing positive relationships and Working together for benefit of children
• Context & Principles for early years provision
• Promoting learning and development
• Promoting children’s welfare and well-being
• Professional practice and Supporting children’s speech, language and communication

Progress is monitored and assessments arranged which take place on-the-job. An emphasis is on practical skills supported by knowledge. Assessment has three aspects: observation of performance, knowledge and understanding you show to written/oral questioning and assignments, and a portfolio of supporting evidence. Completion of the Level 3 Diploma will enable you to gain full-time employment in Early years as a qualified Early Years Educator.

A Level 2 qualification is preferable in Early Years or equivalent but experience will be considered.

GCSE maths and English or equivalent is an entry requirement.

If you are 19-23, it is your first Level 3, and are studying an SFA approved Level 3 programme you may be eligible for full fee remission.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or Higher Education Loan to help with the costs of your course if you are 19 or older and the course you are studying is an eligible Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 course. If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk

For more information, visit nscg.ac.uk/Finance