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Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)

at Chiltern Training Limited, Reading · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 months£1,900

What the college says

? This qualification provides the skills and experience to develop your career in child care in a wide range of settings. The Advanced Apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Areas covered include understanding Children’s Early Years Education and Development, Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage and Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings. The Level 3 Diploma will suit those that are a nursery nurse, child-minder, day care supervisor or SureStart worker. You may or may not have some supervisory responsibilities. You want to be in sole charge of children, for example managing a room in a nursery.

What you need to get on

Candidates are required to have a GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English prior to starting the qualification.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Chiltern Training Limited

    Work based

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.