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Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: complete syllabus

Become a qualified Early Years Educator and take your place in any UK nursery, pre-school, or reception. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (TQUK) is the "full and relevant" DfE-recognised qualification for paid practitioners, studied 100% online with UK tutor support, placement-based portfolio assessment.

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8 units · 0 lessons · 65 total credits · 9 to 12 months

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Unit 1 · 4 credits · Level 3

Child Development from Birth to Five

Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development across the early years.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Map developmental milestones to age range
  • Apply attachment theory to early-years practice

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 2 · 4 credits · Level 3

The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

The seven areas of learning, the EYFS statutory framework, and Ofsted inspection criteria.

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Outline the seven EYFS areas of learning
  • Describe the EYFS statutory welfare requirements
  • Apply the EYFS framework to a daily plan

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 3 · 3 credits · Level 3

Safeguarding Children

Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the role of the DSL.

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Apply Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
  • Identify the four categories of child abuse
  • Describe the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 4 · 3 credits · Level 3

Inclusive Practice and SEND

The SEND Code of Practice and creating inclusive learning environments for children with additional needs.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Outline the SEND Code of Practice 2015
  • Apply reasonable adjustments to a learning activity

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 5 · 6 credits · Level 3

Planning Enabling Environments

Indoor and outdoor environments that support the seven EYFS areas of learning.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Plan an indoor environment for two-year-olds
  • Design outdoor provision aligned to EYFS prime areas

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 6 · 6 credits · Level 3

Observation, Assessment and Planning

The observation cycle, early years foundation profile, and using the 2-year progress check.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Conduct an EYFS observation and learning story
  • Complete a 2-year progress check

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 7 · 4 credits · Level 3

Supporting Children with SEND

Working with the SENCo, IEPs, and adapting practice for children with additional needs.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Adapt a learning activity for a child with autism
  • Apply graduated response under the SEND Code of Practice

Lesson list coming soon.

Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 3

Working in Partnership with Parents

Parent communication, home learning, and supporting parents through transitions.

Learning outcomes (2)
  • Plan a parent communication strategy
  • Support a child through a setting transition

Lesson list coming soon.

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