Early Years Educator Level 3

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, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

EYEs meet the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine. Developing strategies for support. Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child.

In addition, EYEs plan and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child. Using appropriate technology to support learning and support children in developing numeracy and language skills through games and play.