This qualification is suitable for a range of learners either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. The Diploma is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education.

ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION

What does the qualification cover?

The Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) enables

learners to gain the knowledge and experience which will allow them to

work with children from birth to 5 years. Upon achievement of the Level 3

Diploma in Childcare and Education it is intended that learners will be able

to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years

Educators.

Early Years Educator: Changes to GCSE Requirements

From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE)

to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2

qualifications, including Functional Skills. This will also apply to an

apprenticeship route. This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and

Level 2 English and mathematics qualifications to count in the Level 3

staff:child ratios in childcare settings. This includes those who already hold

an EYE qualification, began studying an EYE from September 2014 or will

achieve an EYE in the future. Please refer to the Early Years Workforce

Strategy (March 2017) for further details.