LRN
Level 3
QN: 610/5390/9
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LRN Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education (Early Years Educator)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LRN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 498 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
LRN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
498 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Effective Relationships to Support Children’s Development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of building partnerships in early years settings.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of key persons, colleagues, and external professionals in early years partnerships.
- Be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in early years settings.
- Understand the importance of engaging parents and carers in children’s development and learning.
- Understand the importance of sharing information appropriately to meet children’s needs.
- Be able to engage with statutory and non-statutory professionals and agencies to support children’s development.
- Be able to address gaps in support for children’s education and development.
- Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of partnerships in meeting children’s needs.
2
Ensuring Inclusive Practices in Early Years Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the care and education of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Be able to apply the statutory frameworks and practices related to supporting children with SEND.
- Be able to respond to the diverse needs of children with SEND and the strategies to support their progress.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver inclusive education and care for children with SEND.
- Be able to work collaboratively to promote and implement strategies for supporting children with SEND.
- Be able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of children with SEND to promote their development and learning.
- Understand and evaluate the effectiveness of a graduated approach in supporting children with SEND.
3
Planning and Providing Effective Early Years Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand child development, including developmental milestones and expected progress as outlined in What to Expect and When.
- Understand the developmental patterns of babies and children, including cognitive, speech, language, and communication development, as well as physical, emotional, neurological, and brain development.
- Understand the stages of self-regulation in children and understand the role of co-regulation applying strategies to support emotional development and self-regulation.
- Understand the range of evidence-based theories, philosophical approaches, and research that underpin early years development, and differentiate these from non-evidence-based practices.
- Understand the importance of personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) in fostering healthy, happy lives and how significant events and individual circumstances influence a child’s learning and development.
- Be able to deliver effective early years education that promotes high standards, enables children to progress, and prepares them for school.
- Be able to apply the principles of the Equality Act 2010 to ensure all children and young people are entitled to an appropriate education tailored to their needs.
- Be able to promote equality of opportunity and inclusivity in early years provision, including for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while avoiding stereotypes that could harm children’s development.
- Understand the importance of identifying and collaborating with others to provide additional support for babies and children where needed.
- Understand evidence-based theories and philosophical approaches, grounded in cognitive science, to inform and improve practice in early years education.
- Understand how to support children to develop a positive sense of self and understand, express, and manage their emotions effectively through co-regulation and responsive interactions.
- Be able to support children in forming positive attachments and building warm, responsive relationships with others, underpinned by age-appropriate boundaries.
- Understand how to prepare and support babies and children through transitions and significant events in their lives.
- Be able to promote health and wellbeing in early years settings and support children’s physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Be able to conduct assessments in supporting children’s learning and development.
4
Promoting the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and guidance requirements related to health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.
- Understand the responsibilities of Early Years Educators in promoting health and wellbeing.
- Understand how to act upon responsibilities in health, safety, and confidentiality.
- Understand and support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Be able to promote a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in early years settings.
- Understand how to respond effectively to accidents, emergencies, and incidents in early years settings.
- Be able to implement effective infection prevention and control strategies.
- Be able to support children’s nutritional needs and healthy routines.
- Be able to maintain accurate records and use equipment safely in early years settings.
5
Protecting and Promoting the Safety and Wellbeing of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safeguarding systems and policies in early years settings.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of Early Years Educators in safeguarding and child protection.
- Understand the types and indicators of ab
- use, including online risks, and act to protect children effectively.
- Understand safeguarding legislation, guidance, and the importance of staying updated.
- Be able to promote children’s safety and wellbeing through effective safeguarding practices.
- Understand whistleblowing policies and their role in safeguarding.
- Be able to supervise others and collaborate effectively to safeguard children.
6
Reflecting on Professionalism and Continuous Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the expectations and behaviours required in a professional early years setting.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Level 3 Early Years Educator.
- Understand the purpose and benefits of supervision in early years settings.
- Understand and follow procedures to maintain a safe and effective work environment.
- Understand positive behaviours and respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Be able to engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD).
- Manage challenges in professional early years settings.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5390/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LRN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2025