Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators (RQF)
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years education with the Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators. Department for Education-approved and Ofqual‑accredited qualification designed to meet national standards.
Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators (England) (RQF) A DfE‑recognised and Ofqual‑accredited qualification.
Course Overview
This course combines knowledge-based learning with workplace evidence. Learners are expected to build a portfolio that demonstrates their understanding and practical competence across all mandatory units. Evidence may include written responses, workplace products, observations, professional discussions, witness testimonies, learning logs and other suitable evidence from early years practice.
The qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by WLPC, with External Quality Support engagement from Highfield. Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve the full qualification. Recognition of prior learning may be considered where suitable authenticated evidence is available.
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Course Details
This course is suitable for learners who want to work as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in England. It is also suitable for existing early years practitioners who want to gain a recognised Level 3 qualification to support career progression.
It may support roles such as early years educator, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, room practitioner, childminder, pre-school practitioner or practitioner working with children in reception or early years provision.
Awarding body: Highfield Qualifications
Qualification number: 610/4238/9
Units
Learners must complete 14 mandatory units, totalling 64 credits. Optional units may also be completed where relevant to the learner’s job role, up to a maximum of 4 optional credits.
Mandatory units
- Understand Children’s Holistic Development for Early Years Educators
- Understand and Apply Theories of Child Development and Attachment for Early Years
- Promote Equality of Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Early Years Education
- Support Positive Behaviour and Teach Children to Understand their Emotions in Early Years Education
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Understand the Different Types of Assessments to Support the Learning and Development of Children and how to use Assessments to Plan Further Support to Enable Children to Progress
- Promote Language, Speech and Communication Development in Early Years
- Support Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Early Years Education
- Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Babies and Young Children for Early Years Educators
- Health, Safety and Security of Babies and Young Children for Early Years Educators
- Promote the Health and Wellbeing of Babies and Children in Early Years Education
- Partnership Working to Support Children’s Development for Early Years Educators
- Understanding the Role, Responsibilities and Expected Behaviours of the Practitioners and Others Within the Setting
- Continuing Professional Development for Early Years Educators
Optional units
Learners may complete optional units if these are relevant to their role:
- Promoting Outdoor Play in Early Years Education
- Support Children and Families at Risk of Deprivation
Entry Requirements
Learners must be aged 16 or over. It is advised that learners hold a Level 2 qualification in English and maths, as literacy and numeracy requirements are set within the EYFS statutory framework.
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Learners will also need access to a suitable early years setting so that practical workplace evidence can be produced. WLPC may discuss placement, employment status, current experience and support needs during the admissions process to confirm that the learner is suitable for the programme.
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