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Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English

Build practical confidence in Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English with a £250 CPD programme at Level 3, studied entirely online.

LevelLevel 3
SpecialisationChildcare & Education
FormatOnline, self-paced
CertificateWithin 3 working days
Access12 months
Price£250
£250CPD short course
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  • Access12 months
  • AssessmentOnline MCQ
  • CertificateDigital CPD
  • AccreditationCPD 30291

Why this CPD course

If your appraisal, role change or personal plan points to Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English, a short CPD course can be a clearer first step than a multi-year programme. This Level 3 offering in childcare & education keeps the focus on applied understanding, flexible access and a predictable fee of £250. UKSM London is a CPD Certification Service member (No. 30291). Certificates from this course carry that CPD context so managers and professional bodies can see the learning as continuing development. If you later need a regulated award in childcare & education, our sister site uksm.org.uk covers diplomas and degrees. The learning experience is intentionally lean: focused reading and activities, an online multiple-choice assessment, and a certificate issued within three working days of successful completion. Module-by-module pages will expand over time; until then, request the syllabus for the current outline of Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English. In short, Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English exists for people who want credible CPD around Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English: flexible, affordable, and honest about what a short online course can and cannot claim. Enrol when you are ready, or ask for information if you want to compare options inside the Childcare & Education specialisation first.

Skills you will leave with

  • Map Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English concepts to real tasks in your current role
  • Communicate more clearly with colleagues about childcare & education expectations
  • Use checklists and reflective notes to reinforce good habits
  • Recognise when to escalate issues or seek specialist advice
  • Demonstrate CPD progress with a dated certificate after assessment

How the course runs

Study entirely online at your own pace with 12 months' access from enrolment. Assessment is an online multiple-choice quiz. On successful completion, your CPD-accredited digital certificate is typically issued within 3 working days. A printed certificate can be requested as an add-on. Detailed module lists will appear here as they are published — until then, syllabus is available on request.

Syllabus on request. Full module listings will be published here shortly. Ask admissions for the current outline before you enrol.

Where this learning can lead

  • Family-facing support settings
  • Early years assistant roles
  • Teaching assistant development
  • After-school and wraparound support

Who it suits

Childcare WorkersBuilding confidence with children and families.
Early Years PractitionersDeveloping classroom and care practice.
Teaching AssistantsSupporting learning with recognised CPD.

Certificate and recognition

On successful assessment you receive a CPD-accredited digital certificate naming you and this course title. UKSM London is a CPD Certification Service member (No. 30291). Certificates are intended for employer CPD logs and professional development evidence.

This page describes a CPD short course only. It does not claim Ofqual credits, RQF units or university awards. Regulated diplomas and degrees are listed on uksm.org.uk.

Fees

£250

What's included: 12 months' online access, MCQ assessment, and a CPD digital certificate on completion. No separate “fast-track” fee schedule — one clear price.

Before you enrol

You will need a reliable internet connection and a device that can open online learning materials and the MCQ assessment. No classroom attendance is required. If English is an additional language, ensure you can follow professional written materials at roughly Level 3 reading demand.

UKSM London delivers Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English as a flexible online CPD course. Content focuses on applied understanding in childcare & education, with syllabus detail available on request while full module lists are prepared for publication.

Questions people ask

Is this an Ofqual-regulated diploma or a CPD course? +

Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English on uksmlondon.com is a CPD-accredited short course for continuing professional development. It is not presented as an Ofqual-regulated diploma or degree. For regulated diplomas and degrees, see uksm.org.uk.

What does CPD accreditation mean here? +

UKSM London is a member of the CPD Certification Service (Member No. 30291). Your certificate evidences completion of this CPD programme in Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English for employers and professional development records.

How long do I have to complete the course? +

You receive 12 months of online access from enrolment. Study self-paced alongside work, then complete the multiple-choice assessment when ready.

What is included in the £250 fee? +

The flat fee covers online course access for 12 months, assessment, and a CPD-accredited digital certificate on successful completion. Printed certificates may be available as an optional add-on.

Will this qualify me to practise in a licensed profession? +

No. CPD short courses build knowledge and evidence development. They do not replace statutory licences, professional body membership requirements, or regulated vocational diplomas.

Can I see the syllabus before enrolling? +

Yes. Module pages are being published in stages. Email admissions@uksm.org.uk with subject “Syllabus: Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English” or use Request syllabus on this page for the current outline.

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What's included

  • Course overview and syllabus outline on request
  • CPD-accredited digital certificate on completion
  • Online, self-paced study with 12 months' access
  • Multiple-choice assessment — no written exams
  • Advisor support before you enrol
  • Flat course fee of £250

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