Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Applicants will be expected to be aged 16 or over.

1. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
2. Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
3. Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
4. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
5. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
6. To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
7. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

• Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise
• Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children
• Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development
• Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life
• The role of the Early Years practitioner
• Legislation relating to Early Years practice
• Working in partnership
• Supporting children through play in Early Years
• Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children
• Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school
• Understanding children’s cognitive development
• Promoting the physical development of children
• Supporting children with additional needs
• Using studies and tools to promote the development of children
• Professional development for Early Years Educators

• Level 4 qualifications, or directly into employment in an associated profession.

Upcoming intake dates for this course are currently being scheduled. Register your interest and we’ll send you the full programme information and priority notice as soon as the next intake opens.