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Get Your Nursery Staff Level 3 Qualified – For Free!

Mar 26th 2025
Get Your Nursery Staff Level 3 Qualified – For Free!

The Early Years sector is the foundation of a child’s learning and development, yet many settings struggle to recruit and retain Level 3 qualified practitioners. With Adult Skills Funding now available for a limited time, Early Years providers across the West Midlands have a unique opportunity to upskill their team for free with the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma.

This fully funded programme allows nurseries and Early Years providers to develop their teams in time for the busy September intake, ensuring they have a highly skilled team ready to deliver exceptional early education.

What is the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma?

The Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is designed for individuals working in Early Years settings who want to enhance their skills and progress into senior roles. This qualification provides in-depth knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and best practices in early education, ensuring practitioners can create high-quality learning environments for children from birth to five years.

Who is this qualification for?

  • Nursery practitioners and Early Years educators looking to advance their careers
  • Staff working in pre-schools, nurseries, and reception classes
  • Those aiming for senior positions, such as room leaders or deputy managers
  • Nursery Managers wanting to meet the staff ratio requirements set by the EYFS

Course Overview

  • Level: 3
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Funding: Fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund
  • Delivery: Work-based learning with one-to-one support from local expert Realise trainers
  • Assessment: Portfolio-based, practical observations, and written tasks

Why Choose Realise for Your Early Years Training?

  1. Train Now, Be Ready for September

With limited funding available, now is the time to secure training for your team so they are fully qualified and ready to support children in time for the new academic year.

  1. Work-Based Learning with Expert Support

Our flexible approach ensures minimal disruption to staff schedules. Learners gain hands-on experience while receiving dedicated one-to-one support from experienced Realise trainers.

  1. High-Quality Training from a Trusted Provider

Realise is one of England’s largest Early Years training providers, supporting thousands of learners each year. Our tailored approach ensures training meets the specific needs and ethos of each Early Years setting.

  1. Career Progression & Ofsted Compliance

The Level 3 qualification enables your team to take on senior roles and ensures settings meet staffing requirements from the EYFS.

Secure Your Fully Funded Training Today

This time-limited funding opportunity means Early Years settings in the West Midlands can upskill their staff at no cost – but spaces are filling fast.

Get ready for September by investing in your team today!

Learn more about the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma

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