Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
79 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East16
Redhill · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,043 to £1,044Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 97 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 43 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 96 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Newport · 36 weeks
They ask for: The Isle of Wight College has standard entry requirements for full-time college courses, depending on the level of the course to be studied. For this qualificat
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFreeSouthampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFreeNewbury · 37 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 1 and 2 course; however, an interest in working with children is desirable.
Their versionFreeNewbury · 34 weeks
They ask for: Students will be accepted onto the course if they have a vocationally relevant Level one Diploma and Functional Skills Maths and English, preferably at Level 1.
Professional Training Solutions Limited
Farnham · 12 months
They ask for: Learners must be aged 16 or over to enrol on this qualification. There are no formal prior learning requirements, although centres may have their own guidelines
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Gosport · 65 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Yorkshire and The Humber12
Beverley · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.
Their versionFreeHeart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.
Their versionFreeHeart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.
Their versionFreeHull · 1 year
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, including Maths and English In addition: Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
12 months
They ask for: 2 GCSEs at grade 3
Their versionFreeNorth Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
Northallerton · 18 months
They ask for: To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibi
Rotherham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/health-social-and-childcare/
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
North West10
Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited
Knutsford · 12 months
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Their versionFreeCheshire College South and West
Crewe · 408 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D (or above), including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English."
Their version£879East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths.
Barrow-In-Furness · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Bootle · 35 weeks
They ask for: https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
Workington · 640 hours
They ask for: New applicants: To study this course you will need 4 GCSEs 3-9 (D-A*) including maths or English. Plus a satisfactory DBS check. Existing students: Successful c
Their version£2,225Widnes · 1 year
They ask for: Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out abo
Southport · 34 weeks
They ask for: Grade 3 in GCSE English or maths and three GCSEs at grade 3. Plus a satisfactory DBS. Alternatively - Pass grade in a Level 1 qualification
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 courses generally require 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths at grade 3. Once at the College you will have to complete a Disclosure
Their version£675
East Midlands8
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBoston · 9 months
They ask for: To study the Early Years Practitioner Transitional Diploma you will need an overall grade profiles on 3's and 4's and must have a grade 4 in English.
Louth · 18 months
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Their versionFree12 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLoughborough · 1 year
They ask for: GCSE English and Maths: one at grade C/4 or above, the other at grade E/2 or above, plus 2 other GCSE's at grade 2 or aboveANDA satisfactory enhanced Disclosure
Nottinghamshire Training Group Limited
Worksop · 12 months
They ask for: Applicants will typically need to have a level 2 qualification in English and maths. Some employers may also require relevant work experience or qualifications
Their versionFreeSleaford · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements for the level 2 qualification, other than enthusiasm and commitment to working with young children.
Their versionFreeDerby · 9 months
They ask for: Must be ready for a Level 2 classroom-based course.
Their versionFree
London7
Adult & Community Learning Service
London · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLondon · 12 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment
Their version£680London · 12 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment
Their version£1,285Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
London · 1 year
They ask for: You should have: Four GCSEs atgrade 3 or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A relevant Level 1 course
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths OR a Level 1 qualification in an appropriate subject area accompanied by a good reference for attitud
Their version£995Feltham · 13 months
They ask for: Learners must be aged 16 or over.
Their versionFreeLondon · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£879
North East7
North Shields · 293 hours
They ask for: Learners must be aged 16 or over. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
Darlington · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a Grade 3 in English and Maths. To complete the placement aspect of this course, you will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure DBS check
Their version£2,506Hartlepool · 6 months
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Hartlepool · 20 weeks
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Their versionFreeHartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool · 115 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool · 630 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 16 weeks
They ask for: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE Y
Their version£995
South West7
St. Austell
They ask for: Cornwall College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.cornwa
Their version£2,225South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 432 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£879Truro · 34 weeks
They ask for: Students must have a relevant placement of at least 8 hours per week (paid or voluntary).
Their version£1,055Truro · 1 year
They ask for: Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including English Language or Literature and/or Maths and a clear DBS check. Students without a Grade 4 in either English or Maths will b
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: All entrants must hold 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, to include GCSE Maths, English and Science, plus one other. Entrants holding a grade 3 or below in GCSE
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 1 year
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their version£1,331Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
East of England6
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 1 year
They ask for: 3 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 1 course
Cambridge · 1 year
They ask for: 3 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 1 course
119 months
They ask for: Learner must be 19 years plus, working or volunteering at a setting for a minnnimum of 12 hours a week. The learner must be engaging with the children in daily
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and English Language, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and English Language at Level 1. Enhanced Disclosure and Barr
Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 1 year
They ask for: Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or Maths. At least one GCSE needs to be at grade 4 or above. A Level 1 qualification in a related fie
West Midlands6
Wolverhampton · 1 year
They ask for: Level 1 Merit or above in CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care.
Their versionFreeStone · 10 months
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important par
Their versionFreeNorth Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at minimum grade 3 including English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.
Their versionFreeRoyal Leamington Spa · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.