Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3

Our new and exciting Early Learning & Childcare Level 3 course has been specifically designed for those students who are seeking employment within the child care sector, this could include a job in a nursery or after school clubs etc., basically any job that requires working with children and young people.

About this Course

The aim of this course is promote best practice and ensure that the learner completes it with the skills and knowledge required to be able to work competently and professionally with children and young people.

Our Early Learning & Childcare Level 3 course has been written in line with, and provides the learner with all the underpinning knowledge should they wish to go on and complete the full QCF Qualification. Our course is the theory based course which leads to the Level 3 Award certificate.

Syllabus

Unit 1 - Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and young people's Settings

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Promote Equality and Diversity in Work with Children and Young People
The Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination on Children and Young People
Support Inclusion and Inclusive Practices in Work with Children and Young People

Unit 2 - Understand Child and Young Person Development

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Expected Patterns of Development
Factors That Influence Children's Development
Monitoring Development and Making Interventions
Interventions to Support the Language and Communication Needs of Children
How Transitions Affect Development

Unit 3 - Promote Child and Young Person Development

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Sssess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan
Promote the development of children or young people
Support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people.
Understand how working practices can impact on the development of children and young people.
Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
Support children and young people experiencing transitions

Unit 4 - Understand how to Safeguard the wellbeing of Children and Young People

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
Working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
Ensuring children and young people are protected from harm in the work setting
Respond to evidence or concerns of abuse or harm
Respond to evidence or concern of bullying
Work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
E-safety for children and young people

Unit 5 - Support Children and Young Peoples' Health and Safety

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Plan And Provide Environments and Service That Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety
Recognise And Manage Risks to Health, Safety and Security in Work Setting or Off Site Visits
Support Children and Young People to Assess and Manage Risk for Themselves
Respond to Accidents, Incidents, Emergencies and Illness in the Work Setting and Off Site Visits

Unit 6 - Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Recognise the importance of Multi Agency working
Work in partnership with other practitioners
Section 3 – Appropriate Communication Methods for Different Circumstances

Unit 7 - Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Factors that impact on the lives of children and young people
How practitioners make a positive difference in the outcomes for children and young people
The possible impact of disability on positive outcomes for children and young people
The importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Unit 8 - Context and Principles for Early Years Provision

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

The Principles of Early Years Frameworks
Adapting the environment to meet Individual needs
Partnership Model of Working with Carers

Unit 9 - Promote Learning and Development in the Early Years

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the purpose and requirements of the areas of learning and development in the relevant early years framework
Plan work with children and support children’s participation in planning
Promote children’s learning and development according to the requirements of the relevant early years framework
Engage with children in activities and experiences that support their learning and development
Review own practice in supporting the learning and development of children in their early years

Unit 10 - Promote Children's Welfare and Well Being in the Early Years

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand welfare Requirements
Support hygiene and prevention of cross-infection the early years settings
Safe systems
Provide physical care for children
Children's health and well being

Unit 11 - Professional Practice in Early Years Settings

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Under the scope and purposes of the early year's sector
Support diversity, inclusion and participation
How to reflect on your own practice
Understand current policies and influences on the early year’s sector

Unit 12 – Support Children’s speech, Language and Communication

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the importance of speech, language and communication for children’s development
Understand the impoertance and benefits of adults supporting the development of speech, language and communication development
Provide support for speech, language and communication development
Contribute to maintaining a positive environment that supports speech, language and communication

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3 Certificate

Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3 Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3 Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

For more information on this award, click here

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.