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Diploma for The Early Years Educator Level 3

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Support For Students Aged 19+

Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3

We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680

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If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.

More information about this Course

Introduction
The Level 3 Early Years Educator diploma is suitable for experienced childcare practitioners who are employed to work with children up to age 5, in a day nursery, pre-school or working as a self-employed childminder who undertake tasks associated within the industry that hold some level of responsibility. Consequently, practitioners must be working in a supervisory role or be able to work unsupervised with a minimum of two children. Childminders cannot include their own children in this minimum requirement.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, in order to be counted in the staff ratio and prior to beginning this course, individuals’ prior achievements will be assessed as to their suitability. Candidates must also have good verbal communication skills and have the opportunity to gain evidence for this qualification within the workplace. A minimum of 1 years’ experience is required working with children.

Assessment and Progression
A variety of assessment methods are used, including direct observation; asking questions; examination of work products; witness testimonies; recognition of prior learning/experience; reflective accounts; simulation; professional discussion; assignments or written tests.

Fees
£2573.00

What You Will Need To Bring
You will require general stationery items and access to the internet, PC's are available on campus.

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