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Children & Early Years
NCFE Cache Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
Course Price: £999
Our Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) course focuses on developing the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and professional understanding required to work as a qualified Early Years Educator in regulated childcare settings.
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L3 EDWEYS Qualification Overview
The Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is an Ofqual regulated qualification which has been developed to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to be part of the staff/child ratio in early years settings. This is an alternative replacement qualification for the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector allows learners to acquire knowledge and understanding about child development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, communication and inclusive practice and to contribute to children’s learning and development in the regulated provision of childcare.
Furthermore, our Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) focuses on subjects like holistic development, safeguarding and welfare, supporting SEND, curriculum planning, assessment, neuroscience for early years practice and partnership working. Pupils are given the skills and knowledge required to understand how to support children’s development, ensure their safety and wellbeing and analyse effective practice in various early years settings.
Entry Profile for L3 EDWEYS Course
The level 3 Extended Diploma for working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is designed for learners who want to build the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to enter the world of childcare and become Early Years Educators in a nursery, pre-school, reception class or other childcare setting. The qualification suits learners who are looking to progress from a Level 2 childcare qualification, those who have relevant childcare experience or learners who wish to gain a recognised qualification that meets industry requirements. Students must be able to read, write and communicate at a high level, and be eager to attend an eight-hour work placement. Learners who complete the extended diploma are required to complete at least 365 placement hours. Learners are required to undertake an additional 65 Work placement hours if they have undertaken the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector and gained the 300 hours of placement hours.
Post Qualification Pathways
The Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) could lead to progression to employment or further study within early years and childcare. This qualification is suitable for learners who want to expand their knowledge in the workplace, consolidate their skills in practice, acquire leadership and management expertise and enhance their employment prospects in early years provision. It also facilitates progression into higher education and more advanced careers in early years education and childcare. Learners can also have the opportunity to move onto our following qualification in addition to employment:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
More Details About L3 EDWEYS Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments, workplace observation and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1:Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator | Unit 2: Holistic Child Development |
| Unit 3: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | Unit 4: Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting |
| Unit 5: Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements | Unit 6: Health, Wellbeing and Safety |
| Unit 7: Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum | Unit 8: Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development |
| Unit 9: Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development | Unit 10: Partnership Working |
| Unit 11: Reflection and Supervision in an Early Years Setting | Unit 12: Learner-Led Enquiry in an Early Years Setting |
| Unit 13: Sustainable Practice in an Early Years Setting | Unit 14: Neuroscience for Early Years Practice |
| Unit 15: Understand the Role of the Early Years Educator as an Advocate for Children with SEND | Unit 16: Enabling Play Environments in an Early Years Setting |
NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: Â 610/6133/5
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 11-24 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
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One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£999
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Spread the cost of £1,148.85 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£191.47
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) and is for those who want to pursue a career in childcare within nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes and regulated childcare settings. It is aimed at learners who are looking for a recognised qualification which will allow them to work in the setting with staff to child ratios set.
Yes, learners must have a compulsory work placement as part of the qualification. The placement must be no less than 365 hours, however, most likely learners will undertake approximately 415 hours of placement where possible to enhance practical experience and professional competence.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the EDWEYS course online.
Yes, effective achievement will allow the learners to become eligible to work as an Early Years Educator in the regulated environments.
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.