Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)

(NVQ/QCF) Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 This qualification is aimed at those who work in, or who want to work in, the children and young people’s workforce in England. It also reflects the range and depth of competence in CYPW skills, required by individuals working in this industry. The qualification is designed to have learners spend time in a real work environment.

Components

Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Level 3. Functional Skills - Math Level 2, English Level 2, ICT level 2, Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) [Award in ERR in Health, Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings] and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) [All have been mapped qualification within the Apprenticeship]

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Overview

Industry recognised certification for those wishing to enter the Children and Young People’s Workforce in England

Duration

12 months minimum

Requirements

To complete this qualification, candidates must achieve 64 Credits from a choice of units specialising within your service sector.

Delivery

All classroom and workplace based (for individual groups)

Assessment

Observation, discussion, personal statement, supporting documentation, testimony, questioning.

Learner Support

Learning material, optional in-company workshops

Progression

Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children’s Services at Level 5 or job roles in pathways such as Children’s and Children’s Residential Management and Children’s Advanced Practice

Fees

Funding available subject to eligibility

Please note: Qualifications at level 3 and above that meet the Early Years Educator criteria below will be considered full and relevant.

To count in the ratios at level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification MUST ALSO have achieved GCSEs in English and maths at grade C or above.

The following qualifications have been agreed as acceptable equivalencies to GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above:     

UK recognised predecessor qualifications: ‘O’ level A – C or CSE Grade 1 Recognised Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh equivalents AS and A/2 levels Accredited GCSEs which count towards the English Baccalaureate International qualifications defined by UK NARIC as meeting GCSE A*- C.

If you hold a level 3 early years educator qualification but do not have a GCSE in English and maths at Grade C or above, you can be counted within the staff to child ratios at level 2 only.

The requirement for early years educator qualifications and GCSEs in English and maths will not be applied retrospectively. Staff and learners who hold or are working towards existing full and relevant qualifications will still be able to practice and will not need GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C or above.

(Level 3 NVQ/QCF) Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) - Qualification structure To achieve the CYPW (Early Years Educator) full Level 3 qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of sixty-four credits, of which forty-six credits must be achieved at Level 3 or above; fortysix credits must be completed from Group A Mandatory Units and eighteen credits from Group B optional units.

Group A - Mandatory Units

QCF level

Credit

3

9

Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage

3

6

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings

3

5

Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in

3

5

3

5

3

4

3

4

Child and Protection and Safeguarding

3

5

Partnership Working in Early Years

3

3

Understand Children’s Early Years Education and Development

Early Years Settings Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in Early Years Settings Develop Effective and Informed Professional Practice in Early Years Settings Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Settings

Group B - Optional Units

QCF level

Credit

3

9

Support Children’s Outdoor Play

3

4

Understand How to Work with Children in Home-

3

9

Managing a Home-based Childcare Business

3

5

Lead and Manage a Community Based Early Years

4

6

Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision

4

4

Understand the Needs of Children and Young People

4

5

4

6

Support the Use of Medication

3

5

Support Children and Young People at Meal or Snack

2

3

3

6

3

3

3

4

3

5

Understand How to Promote Play and Learning in the Early Years

based Care

Setting

who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage Support Disabled Children and Children with Specific Requirements

Times Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of Babies and Young Children Support the Development of Positive Behaviour in Children Contribute to Effective Team Working in Health and Social Care of Children’s Settings Working within a Social Pedagogic Framework with Children