Level 3 Early Years Educator
Earners of this badge have demonstrated competence as an Early Years Educator based on the occupational standard published by IFATE. This includes applied knowledge of expected patterns of children's development, learning and development theories, EYFS and legal requirements. Skills and behaviours demonstrated include planning/leading activities promoting the development, well-being and independence of children, first aid, conducting observational assessments, commitment, trust and integrity.
- Type Validation
Skills
- Behaviour Modelling
- Care Routines
- Children Development
- Communication
- EYFS
- Group Learning
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Inclusive Practice
- Language Skills Development
- Observational Assessment
- Partnership Working
- Professionalism
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
- Reflective Practice
- Safeguarding Children
- Team Working
Earning Criteria
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Successfully met the requirements of the Early Years Educator End-point Assessment delivered by Pearson as a registered EPAO. The End-point Assessment consists of a Knowledge Test and Professional Discussion underpinned by the Portfolio.
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Completed a minimum of 18 months learning and development to meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Early Years Educator occupational standard.
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Achieved Level 2 English and Maths qualifications. Achieved Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification. Achieved a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A).
Standards
Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as Nursery Nurse and Childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, preschools, reception classes and as childminders.