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Gain your professional licence to practise as a fully qualified Early Years Educator and step into a rewarding, high-impact career supporting children's early development.
What does this qualification cover?
This official NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualification provides the deep professional knowledge and practical expertise required to care for and educate children from birth to 5 years, while also building your understanding of children aged 5 to 7 years. You will cover critical subject areas, including holistic child development, safeguarding and welfare, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and promoting a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn how to plan, deliver, and assess an effective early years curriculum.
Study format: Online and self-paced, supported by a dedicated personal tutor and monthly check-ins to keep you on track.
Work placement: Yes, a practical work placement is required. To complete this qualification, you must be working or volunteering in a suitable early years setting (with children aged 0–5) to complete a mandatory minimum of 300 placement hours (350 hours recommended). This allows your practical skills to be assessed and observed in a real-world environment.
Duration: 18 months
Entry requirements: You must be at least 16 years old and secure a suitable placement with a qualified workplace mentor. A good standard of written English is necessary to complete your Level 3 assignments. To count in the staff-to-child ratios as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in a nursery, you must also hold a suitable Level 2 English qualification (such as GCSE English or equivalent).
It's ideal if you:
Want to become a fully qualified Early Years Educator, Nursery Deputy, or Preschool Leader
Are currently working or volunteering in an early years setting and want to secure your official licence to practise to count towards staff-to-child ratios
Want to develop an advanced, professional understanding of early years pedagogy, legislation, and child-led learning
What you'll gain:
A fully accredited, Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma from NCFE CACHE (fully approved by the Department for Education)
An official licence to practise, qualifying you to work as a Level 3 practitioner in nurseries, preschools, and reception classes
32 valuable UCAS points to support future applications for higher education or university degrees
The high-level practical skills, confidence, and leadership abilities needed to shape positive futures for young children
Begin at your own pace — your tutor is with you every step of the way.
Gain your professional licence to practise as a fully qualified Early Years Educator and step into a rewarding, high-impact career supporting children's early development.
What does this qualification cover?
This official NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualification provides the deep professional knowledge and practical expertise required to care for and educate children from birth to 5 years, while also building your understanding of children aged 5 to 7 years. You will cover critical subject areas, including holistic child development, safeguarding and welfare, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and promoting a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn how to plan, deliver, and assess an effective early years curriculum.
Study format: Online and self-paced, supported by a dedicated personal tutor and monthly check-ins to keep you on track.
Work placement: Yes, a practical work placement is required. To complete this qualification, you must be working or volunteering in a suitable early years setting (with children aged 0–5) to complete a mandatory minimum of 300 placement hours (350 hours recommended). This allows your practical skills to be assessed and observed in a real-world environment.
Duration: 18 months
Entry requirements: You must be at least 16 years old and secure a suitable placement with a qualified workplace mentor. A good standard of written English is necessary to complete your Level 3 assignments. To count in the staff-to-child ratios as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in a nursery, you must also hold a suitable Level 2 English qualification (such as GCSE English or equivalent).
It's ideal if you:
Want to become a fully qualified Early Years Educator, Nursery Deputy, or Preschool Leader
Are currently working or volunteering in an early years setting and want to secure your official licence to practise to count towards staff-to-child ratios
Want to develop an advanced, professional understanding of early years pedagogy, legislation, and child-led learning
What you'll gain:
A fully accredited, Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma from NCFE CACHE (fully approved by the Department for Education)
An official licence to practise, qualifying you to work as a Level 3 practitioner in nurseries, preschools, and reception classes
32 valuable UCAS points to support future applications for higher education or university degrees
The high-level practical skills, confidence, and leadership abilities needed to shape positive futures for young children
Begin at your own pace — your tutor is with you every step of the way.