Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3956/1
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 424 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
424 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Working Within a Social Pedagogic Framework With Children
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of social pedagogy and their relevance to early years practice.
- Analyse how social pedagogy principles can be applied to promote children's holistic wellbeing.
- Evaluate the importance of happiness and wellbeing in children's learning and development.
- Demonstrate how to engage children in activities that support their individual learning needs.
- Create supportive learning opportunities that reflect the principles of social pedagogy.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Develop own role practice and development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate effective written communication in a childcare setting.
- Demonstrate effective spoken communication in a childcare setting.
- Explain the importance of continued professional development for early years educators.
- Plan for own professional development using appropriate methods.
- Monitor own professional development against set objectives.
- Engage in reflective practice to improve own practice.
- Evaluate the impact of reflective practice on professional development.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in Early Years Settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of assessment within the early education curriculum framework.
- Demonstrate a range of observational assessment techniques.
- Analyse children's needs, interests and stages of development from observational evidence.
- Plan next steps for individual children based on assessment findings.
- Discuss children's progress and next stages with parents and colleagues.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of health and safety legislation on early years practice
- Implement physical care routines that meet individual children's needs
- Explain the importance of health and well-being for babies and children
- Analyse how early years settings promote children's health and well-being
- Justify the role of the early years educator in safeguarding children's health
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Working in partnership in Early Years Settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how to work in partnership in early years settings.2. Be able to work in partnership in early years settings.3. Be able to work with parents and/or carers in early years settings.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of Babies and Young Children
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to provide respectful physical care for babies and children.2. Be able to provide routines for babies and children that support their health and development.3. Be able to provide opportunities for exercise and physical activity.4. Be able to provide safe and protective environments for babies and children.5. Be able to provide for the nutritional needs of babies under 18 months.6. Be able to provide for the nutritional needs of children from 18 to 60 months.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Understand how to promote play and learning in early years
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how children from birth to five years learn through play.2. Understand the play and learning needs of children.3. Understand how barriers to play based learning can be overcome.4. Understand how to support play and learning activities.5. Understand the principles of managing risk in early years settings.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and effective practice in Early Years Settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.2. Be able to use practice that reflects cultural differences and family circumstances.3. Be able to promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.4. Be able to support children with additional needs in early years practice.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Support Children at snack or meal times
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the principles of healthy eating for children.2. Know the benefits of healthy eating for children.3. Know how to recognise and respond to allergenic reactions to food.4. Be able to encourage children to make healthier food choices.5. Be able to support hygiene during meal or snack times.6. Be able to support the code of conduct and policies for meal and snack times.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Safeguarding of Children in Early Years Settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the legal requirements and guidance on safeguarding in early years settings.2. Be able to carry out own responsibilities in relation to safeguarding.3. Understand types and indicators of child abuse.4. Understand how to respond to allegations that a child has been abused or harmed.5. Be able to maintain confidentiality of information.6. Be able to maintain the safety and security of children in own work setting.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to implement purposeful play opportunities, experiences and educational programmes.2. Be able to provide environments that support children’s learning.3. Be able to support children’s group learning and socialisation.4. Be able to support children’s individual learning and development.5. Be able to promote positive behaviours expected of children.6. Be able to support children to manage their own behaviour.7. Understand when a child is in need of additional support.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and statutory requirements of the EYFS framework.
- Apply safeguarding and welfare requirements in an early years setting.
- Implement the educational programmes for all areas of learning.
- Use observation and assessment to plan next steps for individual children.
- Support children's progress towards the Early Learning Goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of EYFS implementation in promoting children's outcomes.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Supporting children with special educational needs and disability (SEND)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of inclusive practice for disabled children and those with specific requirements.
- Analyse how legislation and guidance influence inclusive practice in early years settings.
- Demonstrate effective partnership working with parents and carers of children with SEND.
- Implement age and developmentally appropriate learning, play, and leisure opportunities for children with SEND.
- Evaluate existing practice in supporting children with SEND and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop strategies to enhance inclusive practice in partnership with other agencies.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator (Diploma)
Children’s Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the expected patterns of development from birth to 8 years across all areas.
- Compare different evidence-based approaches to child development.
- Evaluate the significance of attachment for children's development.
- Apply strategies to support children's speech, language and communication.
- Analyse how transitions and significant events can affect children's development.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3956/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025