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Early Years – Level 3 Online Diploma

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About the course

This qualification will support your work with children from birth to 5 years as well as supporting your existing knowledge of children up to 7 years.

Alongside your practical experience, you will study units as part of a full and relevant L3 Diploma Early Years Educator qualification.

To find out more details or to book one of these learning pathways, email the team: clinicaladmin@telfordcollege.ac.uk

Places are limited, bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. This qualification can be fully funded, subject to terms and conditions.

Topics and units

  • Health and well-being
  • Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
  • Play, development and learning for school readiness

Entry requirements

  • Suitable for those with experience in the sector aged 19+
  • Someone with excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Level 4 or above in GCSE English or functional skills level 2

Additional information

What are the benefits to an online diploma?

  • Remote access to resources, tools and recorded content
  • Self-study at a time to suit you
  • Time to reflect on practice
  • Time to reflect on experiences in your area of work
  • Regular support and guidance from an assessor
  • Assignments completed and uploaded online
  • Employer and employee lead

Type

Distance learning

Duration

1 year

Start date

Training programmes start in January 2024

Campus

Online

Support

We understand that there are many barriers when you look at coming to college. Find out more information about the support we offer.

Talk to us

If you need some more information you can contact our course information, advice and guidance team using our online form.

Upcoming events

Taster Event – Adult Photography
03 June 2025
5.30pm — 6.30pm
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Group Campus Tours – Station Quarter Campus
04 June 2025
3.45pm — 4.30pm
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Group Campus Tours – Wellington Campus
19 May 2025 — 06 June 2025
3.30pm — 4.15pm
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