Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Level 3) Programme
This 16+ study programme gives learners the Knowledge Skills and Behaviour to become Early Year Educators in an Early Years setting. This is a full time course including a day a week placement learners will be expected to dedicated their time during the week to the course. Knowledge covered over the year includes:- Child Development (Key stages and Milestones)- Early Year Foundation Stage Framework- Safeguarding Legislations and procedures/ Confidentiality- Equality and Diversity GDPR. - Health and safety- Characteristics of learning- Multiagency working; MASH LSCB- Learning and Play; the theories behind it.- Routines- Healthy Eating- Roles and responsibilities within a child and young person settings - Behaviour (Managing the child's and themselves)- British Values (Prevent Duty)- Meeting additional needsLearners will develop a range of skills. Learners will also learn about the prevent duty online safety and British values.Learners will have the opportunity to progress directly into employment or to enter higher education.
4 GCSE Grade 4 or above Including GCSE Grade 4 English Language - GCSE Grade 3 minimum (working towards grade 4+)
Assessment Method
Written and practical assessments.
Aims of the course
The course aims to develop the learner into a confident and effective Early Years Educator give learners the essential knowledge and skills to enter higher education and to offer learners an engaging interactive and enriched curriculum around Early Years Education.
Progression Opportunities
Direct to employment or Higher Education.
Facilities
Personal tutor- Range of online resources and access to a range of educational programs. - Online workshops and content delivery - Individualised feedback to develop their own skills and knowledge.
Career Options
You could enter a range of careers as an:- Early Years Educator - Nanny - Childminder - or Lower level management
Course Details
Venue
Lewisham Way
Day/Eve
Day
Mode
Full Time
Duration
36 weeks
Start Date
05/09/2022
End Date
30/06/2023
Course Code
3EYAP9S0
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.
The Learning Centre is well equipped with HE book collections, and the staff in the Centre have always been very helpful and friendly.
Gentjana Aliaj
"One highlight of my time at university has been the opportunity to meet professionals in my field whose work and research has completely changed my perspective of the world we live in."
Key information
We want to get you on a course and working towards your career as soon as possible. But there are some things you need to know...
Search for a course or your favourite subject, find more information and begin your application.
Coronavirus update
Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.
The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.
Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:
Call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city. Students should also notify their GP.
Self-isolate for a total period of 14 days following arrival from Wuhan – avoiding contact with other people in the same way as you would in the case of ‘flu. You should do this whether or not you are experiencing any symptoms.
General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:
