The fully funded training includes a number of level 3 courses including Early Years Educators diplomas, such as early years workforce and children’s learning and development courses.
The level 3 NVQ in playwork is also included and Early Years Educator’s Montessori pedagogy – birth to seven course and holistic baby and childcare programme are among other free level 3 diplomas on offer.
City and Guilds level 2 Technical Certificate in healthcare, care and childcare is also on the government’s list.
A full list of free courses can be found here.
The move has been welcomed by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) chief executive Purnima Tanuku, who said the cost of courses had been a barrier for many students and early years employers.
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