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Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care

The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care prepares learners to support children’s learning, development, health, and wellbeing in early childhood settings. Learners build skills in safeguarding, play-based learning, communication, and inclusive practice. Graduates can work as early years assistants, childcare practitioners, or nursery support staff, and progress to higher education and teaching pathways.

Duration

6 months

Credits

60 credits

Assessment

Assignment based

Modules

15

Programme overview

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The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care prepares learners to support children’s learning, development, health, and wellbeing in early childhood settings. Learners build skills in safeguarding, play-based learning, communication, and inclusive practice. Graduates can work as early years assistants, childcare practitioners, or nursery support staff, and progress to higher education and teaching pathways.

Entry requirements

Who can apply

Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and applicants will be expected to be aged 16 or over and hold a Level 2 qualification.

What you will study

Programme modules

1

Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise

2

Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children

3

Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development

4

Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life

5

The role of the Early Years practitioner

6

Legislation relating to Early Years practice

7

Working in partnership

8

Supporting children through play in Early Years

9

Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children

10

Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school

11

Understanding children’s cognitive development

12

Promoting the physical development of children

13

Supporting children with additional needs

14

Using studies and tools to promote the development of children

15

Professional development for Early Years Educators

Fees and instalments

Payment information

Total programme fee

LKR 185,000

Initial payment

LKR 85,000

Instalment 1LKR 20,000

Instalment 2LKR 20,000

Instalment 3LKR 20,000

Instalment 4LKR 20,000

Instalment 5LKR 20,000

Fee effective date: To be confirmed. All amounts must be confirmed before the page is published.