iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (RQF)

Course Overview:
This a recognized qualification in the UK that prepares individuals to work in roles that support the learning and development of children in the early years, typically from birth to 5 years old. This diploma is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), ensuring it meets national standards.

This qualification is for those who work in Children’s Learning and Development and will help develop the skills and knowledge to further their career as an 'Early Years Educator’

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (RQF)Qualification: iCQ Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management (RQF)

Total Credits:64

Guided Learning Hours:358

Awarding Body: iCQ

Course Duration: 12 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. You do need to be working in a role with children and young people. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

    • · Develop Effective and Informed Professional Practice in Early Years Settings

    • · Understand Children's Early Years Education and Development

    • · Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Settings

    • · Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage

    • · Child Protection and Safeguarding

    • · Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings

    • · Partnership Working in Early Years

    • · Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings

    • · Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in Early Years Settings.

  • The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification.

  • After this programme, you could progress to the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF)