Early Years Educator
Early Years Educator
Become a qualified, internationally certified teacher.
Level
International
Study time
About 498 hours
How you study
Online with tutor support
Assessment
Written assignments
Entry
Ask us — free advice
Next step
The next teaching level
Is this right for me?
- You teach now, or you want to start teaching.
- You want an international teaching certificate.
- You want to grow to higher teaching levels, up to Level 7.
Price and next session: contact us — we reply the same day.
Full details (official specification)
Launch your rewarding career in early childhood education with UPSKILLING‘s comprehensive Level 3 Diploma program. This intensive 16-week course (70 credits, 498 guided learning hours) combines theoretical knowledge with essential practical experience to prepare qualified Early Years Educators.
The program includes 48 hours of classroom instruction, 450 hours of self-study, and a mandatory 350 hours of hands-on experience in Ofsted-registered settings working with children from birth to five years. Students master child development, inclusive practices, safeguarding, health and safety, professional relationships, and reflective practice aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Assessment includes portfolios, written assignments, direct workplace observations, witness statements, and professional discussions using a competency-based pass/fail system. Weekly contact sessions (3 hours) ensure personalized support throughout your journey.
Upon completion, graduates can work confidently in nurseries, childcare centers, and early years settings worldwide. Contact UPSKILLING to begin your professional journey in early childhood education and make a lasting impact on children’s developmental foundations.
Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification
UPSKILLING supports people preparing for professional work in early childhood education through a Level 3 Early Years Educator pathway. The programme combines structured learning with practical experience so candidates can connect educational knowledge with real early years settings.
What the programme develops
- Understanding of child development from birth to five years.
- Knowledge of inclusive practice, safeguarding, health, and safety.
- Professional relationships and reflective practice in early years environments.
- Experience applying learning within nursery, childcare, and early years settings.
Plan your early years study route
This pathway may suit aspiring early years educators, nursery staff seeking structured professional development, and candidates who want to strengthen their practical knowledge. Because the programme includes workplace experience and assessed activities, learners should confirm the current entry requirements, delivery schedule, assessment expectations, and placement requirements before enrolling.
Contact UPSKILLING for guidance on eligibility, study arrangements, and the next available intake.
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UPSKILLING also supports early years educators through childcare qualifications, nursery teacher training, early childhood education certificates, EYFS training, and Level 3 early years educator pathways. Flexible delivery helps learners balance study with work and personal responsibilities while building knowledge that can be applied in real settings.
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