Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) Level 3 Diploma Part-time (ITS)
Course Overview
Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) Level 3 Diploma Part-time (ITS)
The Level 3 Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) Diploma will prepare you to become an early years educator, enabling you to work with children from birth to five years old and gain knowledge of children aged five to seven. Upon completion, you will be equipped to enter the workforce as an early years educator, making a positive impact on children's development.
Course content
Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator
Holistic Child Development
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Health, Wellbeing and Safety
Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum
Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development
Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development
Partnership Working
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This course is delivered under our national and commercial training brand, Independent Training Services (ITS). ITS is a department of Barnsley College and delivers adult and apprenticeship learning across Barnsley, Yorkshire and the UK.
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QITSEYS301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£1,050. This course is eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
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If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
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The course information on this page was last updated 29 September 2026.
