Every early years setting in England needs qualified staff who understand how young children learn, develop and thrive. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is the qualification that gives you that recognised status, combining classroom learning with real experience in a nursery, pre-school or reception class.
This Level 3 qualification is awarded by NCFE, one of the largest awarding organisations in the UK, and quality-assured by Ofqual. It is built around 10 mandatory units covering child development, safeguarding, SEND, communication and curriculum planning, studied over 864 guided learning hours including a minimum of 300 hours of supervised work placement.