Become a qualified practitioner by completing our Level 3 Diploma in Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator)

There are 17 mandatory units which will be assessed through internal assessments, portfolio building and placement assessments (observed in the placement).

• Unit 1 Understand child development
  
• Unit 2 Support the holistic development of children
  
• Unit 3 Safeguarding and child protection in early years
  
• Unit 4 Promote the health, safety and welfare of young children
  
• Unit 5 Support the health, wellbeing and physical care needs of children in early years settings
  
• Unit 6 Equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings
  
• Unit 7 Support positive behaviour in children
  
• Unit 8 Support children with additional support needs
  
• Unit 9 Support attachment when working with children in early years
  
• Unit 10 Support children through transitions
  
• Unit 11 Plan, lead and evaluate purposeful play activities to support children’s learning and development
  
• Unit 12 Support the development of reading, literacy, and mathematical skills in early years settings
  
• Unit 13 Extending children’s learning and thinking in early years settings
  
• Unit 14 Assessment and observation in early years settings
  
• Unit 15 Recording, storing, reporting and sharing information in early years settings
  
• Unit 16 Working in partnership with colleagues, professionals, and key individuals in early years settings
  
• Unit 17 Continuing professional development in early years education
  
  This programme is for those who wish to work with children from birth to age five in a variety of settings.
  
  There is a minimum 350 hours placement in a relevant industry workplace and support will be given in finding appropriate placements in Ofsted graded Good or above settings. This will enable you to learn new skills from highly qualified practitioners.