CHILD CARE

Level 3 Early Years Educator


This qualification is for highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.


REF: ST0135

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and are available to all* employees, there is no upper age limit.


Apprenticeship Details

Duration - typically 18 months

Maths & English required to a minimum of Level 2

The following will be covered:

KNOWLEDGE: Child development, Health and safety, Safeguarding and welfare, Play, learning and development

SKILLS: Building relationships with children and families, Planning and implementing activities, Observing and assessing children's development, Communication and teamwork

BEHAVIOURS: Care and compassion, Being team-focused, Honesty- trust and integrity, Commitment, Work in a non- discriminatory way, Working practice take into account fundamental British values

Apprenticeship Requirements

The Institute for Apprenticeships set out specific requirements for this course.

These include:

  • 20% off the job (a record of learning completed in the workplace)
  • Completion of Paediatric First Aid qualification
  • Completion of the Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (completed as part of the apprenticeship)
  • Achievement to a minimum Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (completed as part of the apprenticeship where exemption evidence is not provided)
  • End Point Assessment completion:
    • Knowledge Test
    • Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio

Apprenticeship Costs

Apprenticeships are partially Government funded, partially funded by the employer. How this is paid depends on whether you are a levy or non-levy payer.

The full cost of the course is £6,000. The Government fund 95% of this, the remaining 5% (£300) is either directly by the employer's levy account, or invoiced by us to the employer at the start of the apprenticeship (subject to VAT).





REF: 60176702

Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Diplomas (previously NVQs) allow learners to build their knowledge and skills within the workplace and are available to all.


Diploma Details

Duration - 12 to 18 months

Maths & English certification not required.

KNOWLEDGE: Child development, Health and safety, Safeguarding and welfare, Play, learning and development

SKILLS: Building relationships with children and families, Planning and implementing activities, Observing and assessing children's development, Communication and teamwork

Diploma Requirements

Working as a early years educator in a nursery or childcare setting to allow all elements of the diploma to be achieved.

Diploma Costs

The diploma does not usually attract government funding, but can be paid by the employer, learner or split between them both. £1200.00 + VAT