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What is perhaps the most appealing aspect of early years teaching is that the role enables you to make a deep and lasting positive impact on the lives of pupils.
Research has shown that 94% of children who display a good development level aged five will then achieve their expected reading level at key stage 1. Therefore, it the role of early years teacher is of vital importance in shaping young lives.
A further education (FE) level 3 early years practitioner takes central stage in teaching students how to develop knowledge and understanding of child development, education and care.
Though not a necessity, experience in the early years teaching sphere will be desirable to most employers. It is not a requirement that FE teachers have formal teaching qualifications, many colleges do favour those with a degree or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
The Department for Education states that a level 2 qualification is enough to meet the requirements of teaching in the early years sector, although this will not suffice when teaching the subject at level 3.
A common route is prior experience similar to that of Claire Burgess, an early years consultant at Norland College in Bath. She explains that her experience as a nanny, as well as in nursery settings, have helped “bring [her] teaching to life”.
In terms of the qualifications taught by an FE level 3 early years practitioner, they encompass courses focusing on youth, childhood and community studies to early childhood practice. You should research the various courses available and work out where your experience fits in with these when showcasing your talents and skills in your interview.
The UK regulations on early years foundation stage (EYFS) staff:child must be met by all early years providers working with children from birth to 5 years old.
This relates to the number of qualified staff, across different qualification levels, that an early years setting needs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young children. As an FE level 3 early years practitioner, you should familiarise yourself with the regulations and ensure your knowledge is up to date.
Widely recognised as the UK’s leading provider of early years education, CACHE offers courses that range between level 2 and level 5. It is a great place to earn your level 3 qualification or above needed to teach level 3 early years courses.
CACHE prides itself on providing the equipping practitioners “with the best training, professional standards and career prospects available”.
· Level 3 diploma in early years education and care (early years educator)
· Technical level 3 diploma in early years education and care (early years educator)
· Level 3 diploma for the early years’ workforce (early years educator)
· Level 3 diploma in childcare and education (early years educator)
· Technical level 3 certificate in childcare and education.
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https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options/become-an-early-years-teacher
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
https://www.aocjobs.com/career-advice/how-to-become-a-childcare-lecturer
https://www.aocjobs.com/jobs/worker-practitioner
