Early Years Foundation (Level 3)

Early Years Foundation (Level 3)

This home study Early Years Level 3 course covers child development, relationships and environment, and offers useful hints on planning and resourcing together with ‘reflective practitioner’ exercises throughout the course which test the knowledge and understanding of the learner.
This course provides theoretical guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and it aims to provide useful advice and detailed information for supporting children’s learning and development.

The principles of the EYFS, which guide the work of all early years practitioners, are grouped into four themes:

• A unique child
• Positive relationships
• Enabling environments
• Learning and development

Each of these themes is broken down into commitments and covered in detail to guide practitioners through the framework, and to offer assistance on how to deliver the framework effectively. The course also encourages practitioners to reflect on their own practice and consider for themselves ways of enhancing their provision, taking into account the principles of the EYFS.

Module 1 - Child Development

• Child Development
• A Skilful Communicator
• A Competent Learner

Module 2 - Inclusive Practice

• Equality and Diversity
• Children’s Entitlements
• Early Support

Module 3 - Keeping Safe

• Being Safe and Protected
• Discovering Boundaries
• Making Choices

Module 4 - Health and Well-Being

• Growing and Developing
• Physical Well-being
• Emotional Well-being

Module 5 - Respecting Each Other

• Understanding Feelings
• Friendships
• Professional Relationships

Module 6 - Parents as Partners

• Respecting Diversity
• Communication
• Learning Together

Module 7 - Supporting Learning

• Positive Interactions
• Listening to Children
• Effective Teaching

Module 8 - Key Person

• Secure Attachments
• Shared Care
• Independence

Module 9 - Observation, Assessment and Planning

• Starting with the Child
• Planning
• Assessment

Module 10 - Supporting Every Child

• Children’s Needs
• The Learning Journey
• Working Together

Module 11 - The Learning Environment

• The Emotional Environment
• The Outdoor Environment
• The Indoor Environment

Module 12 - The Wider

• Transitions and Continuity
• Multi-agency Working
• The Community

Module 13 - Play and Exploration

• Learning Through Experience
• Adult Involvement
• Contexts for Learning

Module 14 - Active Learning

• Mental and Physical Involvement
• Decision Making
• Personalised Learning

Module 15 - Creativity and Critical Thinking

• Making Connections
• Transforming Understanding
• Sustained Shared Thinking

Module 16 - Areas of Learning and Development

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication, Language and Literacy
• Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Physical Development
• Creative Development

Entry Requirements

Our Early Years Foundation (Level 3) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Early Years Foundation and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.