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Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) is a fully recognised qualification designed for individuals who want to work in a professional childcare role with babies, toddlers, and young children from birth to 5 years. This diploma qualifies learners to work unsupervised in early years settings and is considered the standard requirement for becoming an Early Years Educator in the UK.

This qualification provides a strong foundation in understanding child development, safeguarding, supporting learning through play, promoting health and wellbeing, and delivering high-quality care in early years settings. It is ideal for those already working in childcare or those who want to build a long-term career in nurseries, preschools, reception classes, and early education environments.

Do you need to be working to take the qualification?

Before certification, learners must complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification.

Age range Hours:

0–1 year 11 months 50

2–2 years 11 months 280

3–5 years 400

Benefits of Doing Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) Online

Studying Doing Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:

  1. Flexible Learning
    • Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
  2. Cost-Effective
    • Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
  3. Access to Quality Resources
    • Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
  4. Career Advancement Opportunities
    • The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered fully online through:

  • Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
  • Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
  • Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
  • Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
  • Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
  • Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
  • Receive excellent-quality study notes.
  • Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)

Available from as little as

£250.00 deposit
£135.00 /month for 7 months
Single checkout
£1,100.00
Was £1,250.00
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100% Online Learning
Framework NVQ/RQF
Duration 07- 09 Months.
Regulated By OFQUAL
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