Care and Early Years - Part-time Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

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Level 3

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024

Roll on off programme. We enrol all year round at a time to suit you.

Wakefield College

18 Month(s)

Part time

Daytime/working hours

These fees relate to 2022/23 Course costs for students aged 19 or over - TBC *There is an additional charge of £167 per month for every month over the 18 month enrolment* If you are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification or higher, you may be able to access a free level 3 qualification with us. If you earn below the National Living Wage (less than £19,305 annually) or are unemployed, from April you may also be able to access these qualifications for free. If you are not eligible for a free L3 course, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to cover your course fees For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789304. You can also get more details by going to: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview.

Course Summary

This course is for people who work with young children in early years settings. This maybe in a nursery, or school Foundation Unit, or as a Childminder for example.

Course Details

• You will look at keeping children safe and well

• Inclusion and Equality

• Child development and Behaviour in detail, and how to help children progress in all areas. To do this you will study the EYFS, Theorists and demonstrate how you put this in to practice

• You will learn about team work, working alongside other professionals and parents

• You will continuously reflect on your practice and personal development

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your assessor will set you deadlines for your written tasks which are then assessed. There are also assessments of your performance in your workplace.

You are expected to meet at regular intervals with your assessor.

Entry requirements

You need to be working in a childcare setting. A requirement of the course is to have obtained a minimum level 2 functional skills in maths and English by the time you complete.

Your next steps...

Further Study: The next stage could be a Foundation Degree.

Career Opportunities: This is the most current Early Years Qualification and will be the most appropriate for childcare settings.

Additional information

To book please visit: https://www.wakefield.ac.uk/study-with-us/how-to-apply

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