Course Overview

Structured into 11 comprehensive sections and 22 engaging lessons, this online childcare course explores key areas including child protection, early years education, healthy living, and special needs support. You’ll learn how to create safe, nurturing environments that promote emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Throughout the course, you will:

Understand how children grow, learn, and behave at different stages
Explore safe care practices, hygiene, and child protection laws
Learn how to support play, creativity, and emotional wellbeing
Gain insights into nutrition and healthy lifestyles for children
Understand provisions for early years and children with special needs
Prepare for careers in childcare, early education, and support roles

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Childcare Level 3 course, you will be able to:

Explain the principles of child development and care
Promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits in early years settings
Create safe environments and understand safeguarding procedures
Support children’s emotional, creative, and physical needs through play
Identify and care for children with special needs
Understand the role of early years provision and education support
Gain a CPD-accredited certificate to begin or enhance your career in childcare

Why Enrol in This Course?

The Childcare Level 3 course gives you the confidence, skills, and certification needed to thrive in early years roles. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing your current role, this course provides relevant knowledge.

You’ll benefit from:

CPD-accredited training respected across UK childcare and education sectors
Flexible online learning with no deadlines and full mobile access
A solid foundation for early years, SEN, and childcare settings
Lifetime access to interactive course materials

Who is This Course for?

The Childcare Level 3 course is ideal for:

Aspiring nursery assistants and early years workers
Individuals preparing for careers in schools or childcare centres
SEN support staff, playworkers, or family carers
Anyone seeking CPD-accredited childcare training for personal or professional use

Prerequisites for This Course

There are no formal requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Beginners entering the childcare or early years field
Parents or caregivers looking to gain formal childcare knowledge
Teaching assistants or school staff seeking childcare certification
Anyone passionate about supporting children’s growth and development

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your knowledge and skills as a nursing assistant in the UK. The Digital version of the certificate is available for £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for £14.99 only.

Career Path

Completing the Childcare Level 3 course opens doors to various childcare and early education roles across nurseries, schools, and family support services. Career paths include:

Nursery Assistant – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
Support children aged 0–5 with care routines, learning, and play.
Early Years Practitioner – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
Plan and deliver early years activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
Childminder – £25,000 to £35,000 per year
Offer home-based childcare and development support.
Teaching Assistant (Early Years) – £20,000 to £28,000 per year
Assist children with classroom learning and developmental needs.
SEN Support Worker – £24,000 to £36,000 per year
Support children with special needs in care or education settings.

Childcare Level 3 | CPD Accredited Online Childcare Course – UK

The early years of a child’s life are the most important for healthy development. The Childcare Level 3 course is a CPD-accredited, online training programme designed for aspiring childcare practitioners, nursery assistants, and early years educators. This flexible course equips you with essential skills in safeguarding, nutrition, child development, and special needs care—making you a trusted presence in any childcare setting.

With the growing demand for qualified childcare professionals across nurseries, schools, and private care settings, this training helps you gain the knowledge and certification to begin or advance your career in childcare across the UK.