Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
20 providers teach this exact qualification.
London7
Adult & Community Learning Service
London · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeEaling, Hammersmith & West London College
London · 1 year
They ask for: You will need: GCSEs in English and maths requirement at grade 4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths You will also have an interview with
London · 12 months
They ask for: To enrol on the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator), learners must undergo an enhanced DBS check and be working or volu
Their version£4,670London · 12 months
They ask for: Applicants must be aged 16 or over, with no formal academic qualifications required. While some centres may request GCSEs or Level 2 Functional Skills in Englis
London · 9 months
They ask for: The awarding body does not require the learners to have any prior qualification before this, however, to work in the sector, the learners need to hold a GCSE En
Their version£4,670Newham College of Further Education
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (grade 4 or above including English and Maths).
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited
London · 1 year
They ask for: To join this course, you must: live in London, have the right to live and work in the UK, be 19 years old or older as of 31 August 2026, not be in full-time edu
Their versionFree
South West4
Exmouth · 240 hours
They ask for: You must be aged 19+. Being employed or in a voluntary placement in an Early Years setting (min. 300 hours) is essential. Level 2 English is strongly recommende
Their versionFreePlymouth · 24 months
They ask for: Learners must be at least 16 years old. Applicants may find it helpful if they have already achieved the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practiti
Their version£4,670Truro · 48 weeks
They ask for: Students must hold a minimum of four GCSE's at grade 4 or 5 (or equivalent) to include English and Maths. Students must have a placement in an Early Years setti
Their version£6,220Truro · 32 weeks
They ask for: GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above may be required. Interview required to discuss expectations and course entry requirements.
Their version£6,220
South East4
Htp Apprenticeship College Ltd
Newport · 39 weeks
They ask for: Learners must have already achieved an appropriate Level 2 qualification.
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFreeRichard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Gosport · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
East of England3
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 18 months
They ask for: GCSE grade 4 in English or equivalent. You should be working in an early years setting, in the relevant job role to demonstrate competence. On completion of the
119 months
They ask for: Learner must be 19 years plus, working in an early years setting for a minimum of 16 hours a week. The learner must be engaging with the children in daily routi
East Midlands2
Louth · 15 months
They ask for: 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 L
Loughborough · 18 months
They ask for: Employed within an early years setting for a minimum of 6 hours per week Funding Available through 'Free Courses For Jobs' If you are aged 19+ who has not yet s