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TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (EYE) RQF

TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (EYE) RQF

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Estimated Learning Time: 700 Hours

TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (EYE) RQF

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Qualification Unit Breakdown

TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (EYE) RQF

Unit 1 – Understand development of babies and young children

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the expected rate of development of babies and young children
- Understand theory and philosophy of child development

Unit 2 – Prepare young children for the transition to school

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the early years framework and how it prepares children for school
- Understand the role of the Early Years Educator in preparing a child’s transition from the early years setting and into school
- Be able to prepare young children for school readiness

Unit 3 – Safeguarding and child protection in the early years

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to safeguarding of babies and young children
- Understand child protection in the early years
- Understand the process and importance of whistleblowing in the early years
- Be able to keep babies and young children safe and secure in the setting

Unit 4 – Promote the health, safety and welfare of babies and young children

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand legislation and statutory guidelines in relation to health and safety in the early years
- Understand food safety practice in the early years
- Be able to support children who are unwell and minimise the spread of infection
- Be able to manage risk in the early years setting
- Be able to apply hygienic practice in the early years
- Understand the importance of safe medication procedures in the setting

Unit 5 – Support the physical care, health and wellbeing of babies and young children in early years settings

Learner Outcomes:
- Be able to promote safe and healthy eating in the early years setting
- Be able to promote oral health with young children
- Be able to support physical activity within the early years
- Be able to support babies and young children with physical care routines

Unit 6 – Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice in early years settings

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand legislation in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Be able to promote equity and inclusion within the early years setting

Unit 7 – Support self-regulation, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour within the early years

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand co-regulation and self-regulation in the early years
- Understand strategies to promote regulation in young children
- Understand how to promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour in the early years
- Be able to support young children to understand and regulate their emotions and behaviour
- Be able to support children’s emotional wellbeing in the early years setting

Unit 8 – Support children with special educational needs and disability

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand legislation in relation to special educational needs and disability
- Be able to support children with special educational needs and disability within own setting
- Be able to work with others to support babies and young children with special educational needs and disability
- Be able to implement the graduated approach to support babies and young children with additional support needs

Unit 9 – Promote positive attachments in early years settings

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand attachment in the early years
- Understand the role of the practitioner in promoting positive attachments
- Be able to promote positive attachments in the setting

Unit 10 – Support babies and young children through transitions and significant life events

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the impact of transitions and significant life events on babies and young children
- Be able to implement strategies to support babies and young children through transitions and significant events

Unit 11 – Promote purposeful play activities within early years settings

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of play in the early years
- Plan for purposeful play in the indoor environment
- Plan for purposeful play in the outdoor environment

Unit 12 – Develop early literacy, reading and mathematical skills within young children

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand how to plan and implement a curriculum suitable for the needs of the children in the setting
- Be able to plan activities that promote the emergent literacy skills of babies and young children
- Be able to plan activities that promote the emergent mathematics skills of babies and young children
- Be able to implement a phonics programme within the early years

Unit 13 – The role of assessment in early years and child development

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of assessment in the early years
- Be able to use knowledge of children’s learning and development needs to adapt practice

Unit 14 – Effective record keeping and information sharing in the early years

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of following guidelines regarding record keeping and confidentiality of information
- Be able to maintain and share records
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Unit 15 – Promoting effective partnership in early years settings

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of partnership working with parents and/or carers in the early years
- Be able to work in partnership with parents
- Be able to work with management and colleagues within the setting
- Be able to work in partnership with other agencies
- Be able to work as an advocate for babies and young children
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of government bodies

Unit 16 – Professional practice and developing as an early year’s educator

Learner Outcomes:
- Be able to adhere to the professional behaviours and standards of the early year’s professional
- Be able to engage in coaching, supervision, and reflective practice for professional development

Unit 17 – Promote speech, language and communication in the early years

Learner Outcomes:
- Understand how to promote speech, language, and communication in the early years
- Be able to create an environment that promotes the speech, language, and communication of babies and young children
- Be able to work with others to support children with speech, language, and communication needs
- Be able to communicate effectively with children

The Course Information

What are the Assessment Details?

Your assessments will consist of multiple written assignments, observations and expert witness statements. Assignments include written essays, leaflets and posters. Observations will be carried out by a member of The Learning College Assessment Team at your choice of placement. The expert witness statements will be completed by your chosen mentor at your placement.

What is expected of you and your placement?

Throughout the qualification, you will need to complete 350 hours of placement with the ages 0-5 years.

You will need to attend review meetings every 2 months online with your assessor from The Learning College, along with your mentor at your placement.

UK. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by TQUK (giving you a fully recognised qualification in Early Years), as confirmation that your written work and observations has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course.

Please note: There is no examination required for this course only workplace observations.

What is included in my qualification?

You will have access to a Tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you prepare for your assignments/assessments. You will be provided with all course materials to complete your Qualification along with full Tutor support. The materials provided will enable you to complete your qualification in full.

Who is the course for?

Designed for learners who work with or wish to work with children from birth to 5 years of age in a nursery setting.

More about the role

Upon enrolment, you will be sent your login details for our learning platform where you will have access to all course materials required to complete your qualification. Within your Dashboard area you will also have all assessment forms, referencing grids, supporting tools plus much more along with FULL Tutor support throughout your study time.

Certification Fee
The Certification fee for this qualification is £138.00 of which is only payable upon successful completion.

Do I get Tutor support?

Full tutor support is provided including support via Phone and Email. We are also available throughout the year and are not limited to term time.

What is an RQF?

An RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) qualification isa standardised framework used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to describe and regulate qualifications.It ensures consistency in how qualifications are assessed and provides a clear understanding of their size and level, helping people navigate the educational landscape and understand what they've achieved.

What is the certification fee?

The Certification fee for this qualification is £138.00

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Course Overview

  • Est learning time: 700 Hours
  • Study Period: 18 Months
  • Qualification Reference Number: 610/3598/1
  • Course Requirements: Must be 16 years or over at registration

Why choose us?

Over 20 years experience.

  • Great experience studying for Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning. Thorough content and my tutor Sharon was extremely helpful and detailed in assessing my work providing useful feedback for me to be able to pass the course. Highly recommend and would definitely use again for furture qualifications. Many thanks

    Katie Maude
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  • I have just completed and passed my CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF). If I needed any support or clarification, Annalise and Morgan were fantastic! Feedback from my units was always detailed and positive. I would definitely recommend The Learning College

    Sarah Butterworth
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  • I have just completed STLS Level 3 Award. My tutor was Sheila and she was absolutely brilliant, always easy to get hold of and so helpful. I found the course very informative and I like how the units and lessons were laid out. I would have no problem using them again.

    Emma Burns
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About our Courses

Can I speak to anyone prior to registering onto my course?

Absolutely! We have a specialist team of course advisors that will be able to answer any questions you have. They will also enable you to understand how the study works! They will be available from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. You can call us on 01785 336464 or email us atinfo@thelearningcollege.co.uk. We also have our online chat facility, should that be easier.

Can I pay by instalments?

Yes! All our course will enable you to make payment via a payment plan option. This enables you to spread the cost and make your study more affordable.

Do I need to have a credit check for the instalment plan?

No, we don’t use any credit checking facility and you will not be credit checked to take advantage of our payment plan. It is a direct agreement you have with the college to enable you to make your payments easier to manage.

Can you offer me funding for my course?

Unfortunately, we don’t offer any funding for any of our courses. Instead, we have convenient payment plans to help you manage the cost monthly. Each of our payment plans are carefully crafted to keep the cost as low as possible to make them more manageable.

About Learning

Will I have a Tutor to help me with my course?

Yes, you will have a personal 1-2-1 Tutor. Upon registration you will then choose which Tutor you would like to work with, and they will then support your study throughout. You will be able to directly message your Tutor, email, call and where required, video call.

Can I complete my course quicker than the guided time?

Yes of course! Study is done in your own time at your own pace. This means you can customise and fit your study around your current commitments making completion simple. The number of hours you study each week will determine as to how quickly you complete. The more time you do, the quicker you pass your qualification!

What will I need for my studies?

You will need to have either a PC or a tablet such as the iPad or an Android to study on. For your convenience we have The Learning College app that is available for download off both the app store and google play. We will provide all information, assessments, podcast lessons (watch in your own time at your own pace) along with all answer sheets being set out ready for completion. You will also need to have some form of ‘word’ such as Microsoft word or Open Office (free software) Ask us for more details if you require advice on the free software.

When can I start my course after registering?

Upon finalising your registration via our website, you will have instant access to all course material and will be able to being your studies right away. This applies 24/7 and even at weekends you will have no delay in getting started.

Will I have to take an exam?

With the exception of our Functional Skills qualifications, you will NOT have any exams with our qualifications. Most of our qualifications are assessment based and will be marked on a unit-by-unit basis by your personal 1-2-1 tutor.

What happens if I fail an assignment?

If you fail any of your assignments, please don’t worry. Your personal tutor will generally set you an additional research task toguideyou towards the correct answer whereby you will be able to amend your original answer and re-submit. You have no limit on re-submissions either taking away any worries.

Do I need to attend any lessons?

No, all materials are online via our learner platform to enable you to study in your own time at your own pace. The materials are available 24/7 365 days a year so you will have no restrictions and plenty of time.

Are you a regulated and accredited college?

Yes! We are an accredited NCFE CACHE and TQUK college, offering government regulated qualifications.

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Why study with The Learning College

  • Accredited Qualifications – Nationally recognised CACHE and TQUK certifications, regulated by Ofqual.
  • Expert Tutor Support – 1-to-1 guidance with fast, helpful feedback—even on weekends.
  • Flexible Online Learning – Study at your own pace, anytime, from anywhere.
  • User-Friendly Platform – Easy-to-use learning system with videos, podcasts, and downloadable resources.
  • Proven Student Satisfaction – Rated 4.7+ stars on TrustPilot, Reed, and Google with glowing reviews.
  • Specialist Course Range – Tailored qualifications in education, childcare, SEN, mental health, and more.

The Next Steps

We’re committed to giving you the best possible learning experience from the moment you join us.

  • Once you register, your login details are emailed straight away so you can begin studying immediately.
  • Our experienced tutors and dedicated support team are here to guide you every step of the way.
  • Study when it suits you with our blended learning approach, designed to fit around your lifestyle.
  • With learners worldwide, we deliver high-quality, personalised support throughout your course.