Early Years Educator Level 3 (23/24)
Course Overview
An Early Years Educator: Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child. Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play. Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure.
You will be able to mix your knowledge and practical skills by college
attendance and setting experience.
What topics are covered?
Applying the early education framework
Assessment planning in early years
settings
Continuing professional development for early years
practitioners
Equality, diversity and inclusion for early years
practitioners
Health, safety and security procedures in early years
settings
Personal care and wellbeing for children in early years
settings
Plan and lead activities and educational programmes
Providing
children with additional support in early years
Safeguarding children in
early years settings
Supporting children through transitions and significant
events
Supporting children's holistic development
Supporting positive
behaviour in children during early years
Understanding child
development
Understanding theories and philosophical approaches to child
development
Using assessment techniques for children in early
years
Working in partnership with parents and others in early years
settings
Frequently asked questions
An Early Years Educator: Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child. Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play. Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure.
You will be able to mix your knowledge and practical skills by college
attendance and setting experience.
- Portfolio of Evidence, Practical demonstration/Assignment.
- The apprenticeship has a blended learning approach, and we expect college attendance for the knowledge workshops.
- You will then work the rest of your week in the early years setting to gain the practical elements.