The Early Years Educator qualification is designed for those working in a wide range of early years settings, including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes, and childminding environments. Early Years Educators and associated roles such as nursery nurses and childminders play a vital part in helping young children learn, develop and thrive in safe, nurturing surroundings.
Key Content
| Knowledge | Skills | Behaviours |
| • Support and promote children’s early education and development • Plan and deliver effective care, teaching, and learning • Make accurate and productive use of assessment • Safeguard and promote children’s health, safety, and welfare | • Understand expected development patterns from birth to 5 years, with awareness of development from 5-7 • Plan and lead purposeful play activities and educational programmes • Apply legal requirements relating to health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and welfare | • Build strong relationships and adapt positively to change • Add value to children’s learning experiences • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and high personal standards • Work collaboratively as part of a team |
If you would like to find out more about the Early Years Educator qualification, please contact Sorcha Gass at s.gass@ignitesporrtuk.com
