EYFS Teaching Diploma Level 3

Course details

This EYFS Teaching Diploma (Beginner to Advanced) course will provide you with a solid basis to become a confident Early Year Foundation Stage teacher and gain more advanced abilities, whether you are self-taught and wish to fill in the gaps for improved efficiency and productivity.

This Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teaching diploma gives you everything you need to know about becoming an effective EYFS teacher. This course covers many topics related to early years education. You will receive a comprehensive explanation of EYFS teaching, child development and how to promote it, what it's like to work as an EYFS teacher. After completing this course, you will have the required tools to pursue a career in early years teaching ;

In this EYFS Teaching Diploma Course, you will learn:

• Stages of childhood development
• Teaching methodology for an ideal EYFS teacher
• What to expect from a career in early years education
• Importance of EYFS in child development
• The rationale behind the EYFS framework
• Observation, assessment and planning requirements and strategies
• How to effectively promote learning, development and child welfare
• How to effectively work with children having special education needs and communicating with parents
• How to guide [parents of the children having special needs to achieve early learning goals
• The differences between popular educational philosophies


EYFS Teaching Diploma COURSE CURRICULUM

Introduction to EYFS Teaching and Early Years of Childhood Development

• The importance of education in early childhood
• Why is education important?
• Key Benefits of Early Childhood Education
• The Importance of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education
• How Education Affects Early Childhood Development
• Qualities of a Good Early Childhood Teacher

 Working as an EYFS Teacher

• The Role of the Early Years Teacher
• Working with Young Children
• Teaching Kids Life Skills at an Early Age
• Teach Preschool Kids to Count
• Set Up a Reward System for Children
• Teach New Skills by Acting out Scenes
• Teach Kids About Their Feelings
• Teach Self-Care Skills to Children with Special Needs
• Teach Your Kids Time Management Skills
• Requirements, qualifications and useful skills

Understanding the EYFS Framework

• The Early Years Framework
• Understanding the EYFS Framework
• A Fair and Flexible Framework
• Regulation of learning and development
• Module 4: Promoting Learning and Development
• The Learning and Development Requirements
• The Early Learning Goals
• The Characteristics of Effective Learning
• Module 5: Curriculum for EYFS Teaching
• The EYFS Curriculum Design
• Learning and Teaching Through Play
• Playful Learning and Playful Teaching

Methods for EYFS Teaching

• Teaching Methods
• Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers
• Creating an Enabling Environment
• Innovative Ideas to Make Your Teaching Methods More Effective

Working with Children Having Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEN/SEND)

• Understand Constructivism in the Classroom and know your role as a teacher
• SEN Code of Practice
• Get an understanding of SENCO
• Classroom Management Strategies for Children with Special Needs
• Physical Difficulties, Sensory Difficulties, Cognitive Impairments of Pupils
• How to Deal with Pupils with Autism

EYFS and Educational Philosophies and Exemptions to the EYFS

• Montessori and the EYFS
• The Montessori Approach
• Exemptions from EYFS Learning and Development Requirements
• Module 9: Promoting Child Welfare in the Early Years
• Welfare Requirements become Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
• Staffing Roles and Responsibilities

Finding Work as an EYFS Teacher

• Early Years Teacher
• Teaching Jobs: Where to Find Them and When to Apply
• How to write a must-read CV

Why learn EYFS Teaching? 

As an EYT, you'll work to inspire, excite and nurture children through a crucial stage of their development. You will motivate children and use resources imaginatively to help them learn. You'll provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills while recording observations and summarising their achievements. The knowledge of EYFS can boost your confidence to deal with this environment. As an early years teacher, you can find work in:
• Private, voluntary and independent (PVI) early years settings, such as nurseries and preschools
• Academies, free schools and independent schools in the reception classes
• Children's centres and day-care facilities.

Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website.

Key features of the course:

• Lifetime access to the course
• No hidden fees, only pay the price of the course which includes exam fees.
• Recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
• Study from anywhere, anytime, whenever it is convenient for you.
• Affordable and engaging e-learning study materials
• Study at your own pace from tablet, PC or smartphone
• Online tutor support when you are in need.

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.


Assessment and Certification

The course is assessed online with a multiple-choice test, which is marked automatically. You will know instantly whether you have passed or not. Those who pass this test will have the qualification of EYFS Teaching Diploma – Level 3. A certificate will be produced in PDF format and Printed Hardcopy. Updated on 08 December, 2023