Level 3 Diploma For The Early Years Practioner (Early Years Educator)

Course overview

Course content includes a wide range of topics delivered to include: Shared Core Units covering Communication; Equality & Diversity; Personal Development and Duty of Care. Children and Young People Core Units covering Child Development (0-8 years) and how to promote this; Health & Safety; Positive outcomes for children; Developing positive relationships and Working together for benefit of children. Early Years Pathway Units covering 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.
A range of optional units will also be covered.
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 the Children’s Workforce as a qualified Early Years Practitioner.

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