We offer Early Years qualifications for level 1, 2 and 3. The different levels are independent from one another which allows learners to be more specified in what they wish to study.
Our Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications are recognised as full and relevant by the National College for Teaching and Leadership and are the qualification of choice of Bright Horizons Family Solutions, one of the largest and most valued providers of early years services in England. For more information view the support resources pages.
Early Years Level 1
Qualifications are a introduction to caring for children and help develop basic skills and knowledge. Learners will cover topics such as communicating with children, engaging children through activities, supporting learning and planning for the care of children's physical and emotional needs.
Early Years Level 2
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop a career in early years and are appropriate for the following roles: assistant nursery nurse, assistant early years practitioner or a childminder. You will need to be working or volunteering in a child care role, but other than that, these qualifications are suitable for anyone starting their first child care job.
Early Years Level 3
The qualifications for the Early Years Practitioner are aimed at learners who wish to become Early Years Educators. We offer two level 3 qualifications.
Funding
City & Guilds works hard to ensure that our qualifications meet the requirements of a diverse group of funders. Our Children & Young People qualification funding and information guide can be viewed here.
Available from Levels 2-5, City & Guilds playwork qualifications ensure that Playworkers develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to provide and support a child’s play needs and behaviours.
Our qualifications have been developed in collaboration with SkillsActive and in partnership with playworkers and play agencies across the UK including PlayBoard NI and Play Wales.
To view the qualification handbooks and assessment packs, please access the relevant qualiifications below:
> 4964 - Playwork
Available at Level 2 and Level 3 these qualifications are suitable for those already working as learning support staff in schools. A suite of qualifications that measure the knowledge and skills required to meet the support needs of primary, secondary and special needs schools.
Achieving one of the qualifications demonstrates an individual's ability relating to pupil welfare, care, behaviour and learning.
> Level 2 Exemplar Assignments (password required, this can be found in the Walled Garden)
> Level 3 Exemplar Assignments (password required, this can be found in the Walled Garden)
> Additional guidance and Career Planner