The Level 3 Childcare and Education Study Programme teaches you to work with children unsupervised, developing activities and carrying out observation while developing excellent communication skills to help the children in your care to reach their full potential. You'll also carry out work experience in a range of childcare settings, putting your knowledge to practical as well as developing additional employability skills for you. This course gives you UCAS points for progression to higher education in Young Children's Learning and Development. You can also work as a professional early years educator at level 3 once you've finished this Study Programme.