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Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) 610/4164/6

at First College, Louth · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma15 months

What the college says

This qualification is designed to prepare learners to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years, gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years and be included in staff:child ratios. It includes both knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education Early Years Educator (DFE EYE) criteria.

What you need to get on

Early Years Educator: GCSE English and Maths requirement The requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths at Level 2 has been removed from ratio requirements. Learners will still need to hold a suitable Level 2 English qualification in order to count within the staff:child ratio’s at Level 3. From January 2024, a manager or a learner that starts in a manager role will also need to hold a suitable Level 2 Maths 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

  • First College

    Work based

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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