Early Years Workforce Diploma Level 3
Course Overview
Early Years Workforce Diploma Level 3
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
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 0.00
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QINDEYP301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£950.00 - Eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 24 or over and reside in South Yorkshire or aged 19 or over and reside in West Yorkshire, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification in this subject area OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 07 October 2025.
