L3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (Early Years Educator) Combined with Montessori Diploma
£4,450
4.9
Gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours to become a practitioner and Montessori Teacher in Early Years with our Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education, combined with our Montessori Diploma. Perfect for aspiring Practitioners and those who want to become Montessori Teachers.
Blended Learning
10 day in Person Workshop
Duration 8 - 12 months
What Will You Learn:
Health, Safety & Wellbeing of Children
Learn about the legislation and guidance which governs Early Years. Plan and implement physical care plans & promote healthy lifestyles.
The Montessori theory and who is Dr. Montessori?
Discover who Dr. Montessori was and the philosophy behind her method. Cover areas like the Three Period Lesson, Normalisation & the Absorbent Mind.
Understanding Child Development
Theory and philosophical approaches, supporting children through transitions, self regulation, holistic development and ensuring the EYFS requirements are met.
Practical Life
Explore Practical Life activities that build independence and coordination such as pouring, polishing, dressing frames, and care of animals.
Communication with Children
Promoting positive behaviour, enabling play environments, support developing speech, language & communication, numeracy and literacy development.
Sensorial
Understand how children refine their senses through structured materials. Covers colour tablets, sound cylinders, pink tower, and more.
Safeguarding in a Childcare setting
Understanding legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures including online safety and Prevent Duty within the Early Years setting.
Language
Learn how to introduce phonics, vocabulary, and early writing. Learn to present the sandpaper letters, large moveable alphabet, and reading activities.
Role of the Practitioner
Know the importance of continuous professional development and becoming a reflective practitioner, including how to develop personal development plans to support career progression.
Mathematics
See how Montessori makes numbers and quantities concrete and visual. Covers the number rods, bead chains, golden beads, and early operations.
Working in Partnership
Understanding the principles of partnership working in relation to current frameworks. Ensuring equality, diversity & inclusion including cultural capital.
The Cultural Area
Introduce children to geography, science, nature, and the wider world. Includes continent maps, life cycles, botany, and the timeline of life.
Working with Additional Needs
Understanding the role of early intervention to identify children’s needs and strategies in supporting children.
Entry Requirements
- Working in an Early Years setting to be able to meet work experience requirements for the ages of 0-5 years.
- Letter from employer to confirm that the learner will be able to receive 350 placement hours.
- 16 years of age or over + Enhanced DBS Check
- Be able to attend a 10 day Apparatus Workshop in Watford, England.
- There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
- There is not a requirement for learners to have GCSE grades A*–C in English prior to commencing this qualification however learners should be aware that this is required to attain Early Years Educator status.
Online Learning
Ongoing Support
During your course, you’ll use our e-Portfolio system, Bud. This personalised platform provides easy access to your assessment plans and supports an enjoyable, interactive learning experience.
We have included a wide range of engaging resources, including videos, case studies, quizzes, and interactive tools, designed to keep you motivated and track progress every step of the way.
As a learner, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Development Coach who will guide you throughout your learning journey. They’ll deliver monthly teaching sessions both online and through in-person visits to your nursery.
You’ll also have regular progress reviews with your Development Coach and employer to set goals, track your development, and ensure you’re progressing in your role and personal growth.
Your Development Coach will set and assess your work and provide personalised feedback.
Our Montessori Apparatus Workshop
As part of our Montessori Diploma, you will participate in a 10 day Apparatus Workshop in our Training Centre.
Montessori experts will demonstrate how to present the Montessori materials, giving you a hand-on study experience to take back into the classroom with your children.
The CPD Accredited Workshop will consist of 9 intensive, practical days. Students enrolled on the Montessori Diploma will have a practical assessment and written examination on the 10th day.
Upcoming Apparatus Workshop Dates
Remote Days: Thursday 21st May – Sunday 24th May (Remote) Monday 25th May (Travel Day)
Face-To-Face Days: Tuesday 26th May – Sunday 31st May (Face-To-Face) Sunday 31st May (Assessment Day)
Fully Face-To-Face:
Friday 31st July – Sunday 9th August (Face-To-Face) Sunday 9th August (Assessment Day)
Meet Our Development Coaches
What Our Students Say
Truly Amazing Learning Experience
My experience at Montessori Apprentice Academy has been truly amazing. Through the EYFS assignments, I was able to review our health and safety policies and improve upon our risk assessment and daily checks. My setting had a lot of fun and success introducing practical life activities. Once again, Thank You!
Bidemi
Completed our apprenticeship in July 2024
Definitely Recommend this Course Provider
It has been an enriching journey as the course content covers all the different aspects related to teaching in an EYFS setting. I have gained more confidence and developed more creativity in preparing and implementing activities in my class. The course allows me to reflect on my teaching practice and plan more constructive activities built on the interests of the children.
Natasha
Completed our apprenticeship in June 2024
Fantastic experience at the Montessori Apprentice Academy
From the moment we made contact about training they were superb. Communication has been great and the advice through the whole process.
Zahra Behlouli
Completed our apprenticeship in July 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
To enrol in the programme, you must already be working in an Early Years setting. The employer will contact us and complete a few forms to have everything in place!
Once the employer has completed this, we will send a self-registration link to the learner, where they add all their details to our E-portfolio. After this we will arrange an onboarding meeting with the employer, learner and ourselves, where we confirm all the details are correct and everyone understands the requirements & expectations.
Our Early Years courses can be started at any time.
Yes, there a few requirements to keep in mind:
- Working in an Early Years setting to be able to meet work experience requirements for the ages of 0-5 years
- Letter from employer to confirm that the learner is receiving placement hours.
- 16 years of age or over
- Enhanced DBS Check
- There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
- There is not a requirement for learners to have GCSE grades A*–C in English prior to commencing this qualification however learners should be aware that this is required to attain Early Years Educator status.
If you or a staff member is brand new to Early Years, then the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Privately Funded may be what you’re looking for. It serves as an entry point, offering hands-on experience, structured training, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Learners benefit from mentorship and support while contributing to children’s development in Early Years settings. This course opens doors for career progression and provides a solid foundation for further growth within the sector.
This qualification holds significant value, counting in ratio at Level 3, enabling roles such as Nursery Teacher, Room Leader, or Manager.
Additionally, our students and apprentices have demonstrated remarkable career trajectories. Notable roles our graduates have transitioned into includes:
- Nursery Owner
- Nursery Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Room Leader
- Early Years Educator
If you don’t have GCSE English & Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills equivalent, you will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English & Maths whilst on the course, this is not a requirement.
However, since English is required to be counted in staff:child ratios in the EYFS, we always heavily recommend everyone to study English if they do not already hold it, however Maths is not an EYFS requirement.
The standard time the L3 Early Years Educator combined with Montessori Diploma takes is 8 – 12 months.
The course works in tandem with your everyday job. There will be an expectation of outside learning in your personal time as this is a L3 which is equivalent to an A-level.
Yes, we do! You can enrol on the Level 3 EYE course as a standalone qualification, without the Montessori Diploma.
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