NQual
Level 3
QN: 610/5611/X
Curriculum Active
NQual Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator (Sept 2024)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NQual
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assessment: Checking Children's Learning and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of assessment within an early years setting
- Understand the key stages in assessing children’s progress and their benefits
- Be able to carry out assessments effectively to support and promote learning for all
2
Child development: what to expect
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what to expect from a child’s development and when
- Understand ways in which babies and children’s learning and development can be affected by external influences and significant life events.
- Understand and be able to apply theories and philosophical approaches that underpin early years development
- Be able to provide an appropriate education, that promotes the needs of babies and children and promotes high standards in compliance with the Equality Act 20105.
- Be able to support babies and children to positively impact their health and well-being
3
Health, Safety and Security of Babies and Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal requirements, statutory guidance and non-statutory guidance on health, safety, security and confidentiality of information
- Understand the signs and symptoms if a child who is unwell or injured
- Understand the importance of prevention and control of infection
- Understand the importance of ensuring babies and children are in a safe environment
- Be able to ensure the health, safety and security of the babies and children in your setting
- Be able to deal with accidents and emergency situations
- Be able to share information and maintain accurate records and reports
4
Implementing the Early Years Curriculum
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Understand the use of an effective communication and language curriculum
- Be able to use appropriate curriculum and practice support
- Be able to promote and support babies’ and children’s speech, language and communication
5
Pedagogical Approaches for Early Years Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different pedagogy approaches
- Be able to select and combine the best pedagogical approaches suitable for all
6
Principles of Safeguarding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand signs of harm and different types of ab
- Understand own role in safeguarding policies and procedures
- Be able to follow safeguarding policies and procedures in your own role
7
Promote the Health and Well-being of babies and children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet for babies and children
- Understand the importance of babies and children being physically active
- Be able to carry out respectful care routines appropriate for the child
8
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and guidance for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Understand different strategies for supporting babies and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Be able to support babies and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in early years settings
9
The Role of an Early Years Educator
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an early years educator 2.
- Understand how to adhere to procedures in the work setting and their importance 3.
- Understand the role of supervision
- Understand professional development and reflective practice
- Be able to use and model good communication skills
- Be able to follow procedures in the work setting
- Be able to display expected behaviours as an early years educator
10
Working in Partnership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance to develop and maintain good relationship and partnerships in early years settings
- Understand how to communicate effectively with parents and carers
- Understand how to work collaboratively with colleagues and other relevant professionals
- Understand the role of Ofsted in an early years setting
- Be able to work in partnership with parents and carers
- Be able to work in partnership with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5611/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2025