Children & Young Peoples Workforce (Early Years Educator) - Level 3 Diploma (NVQ)

Course overview National Vocational Qualifications are one of the most popular qualifications within industry as they are delivered during working hours and demonstrate competency within a job role. These qualifications are based on national occupational standards, which are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspect of a specified occupation, including current best practice and are ideal for addressing skills gaps as well as identifying competence. To achieve the full qualification, candidates must attain a minimum of 64 credits in total, comprising all the mandatory units listed. Mandatory Units • Developing effective study skills • Promote partnership working with parents • Model, promote and support positive behavior with children • Principles of safeguarding policies and procedures in early years sector • Promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in early years sector • Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals in early years settings • Plan and implement activities, play opportunities and educational programmes in an early years setting • Promoting children’s health and welfare in an early years setting • Promoting the health and safety of children • Promote children’s speech, language and communication development • Support organizational requirements for recording, storing and disclosing information and providing reports in an early years setting • Supporting Children’s creative and imaginative play and experiences • Supporting children experiencing transitions and significant events in the early years sector • Continuous professional development using reflective practice in the early years sector • Theories which underpin practice in the early years sector • Child development from conception to 7 years • Observation and assessment in the early years sector Entry requirements To be working a minimum of 10 hours per week in a appropriate vocational role which will enable you to gather the evidence for your qualification