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PGCE in Early Years Education Course Overview
A PGCE in Early Years Education is a postgraduate course for those who want to teach young children, typically aged from birth to 5 or 3 to 7. Our beginner-friendly online course is ideal for anyone passionate about supporting children’s early development. You’ll learn how to create engaging learning environments, support special needs, and handle real classroom challenges with confidence. This early years education course prepares you for roles in nurseries, schools, and family support settings. If you want to apply for early years educator jobs or take the next step in your career, this course is built for you.What You’ll Learn From The Early Years Education Course
- Understand how children develop from birth to age 5
- Support learning through fun, engaging activities
- Create early years curriculum and lesson plans
- Work with children with special needs
- Promote equality and inclusion in classrooms
- Lead a team in an early years setting
- Use real-world early years teaching strategies
- Apply learning theory to daily classroom practice
- Understand key leadership skills in early years settings
- Support and implement inclusive education practices
Is This Course Suitable For Someone With No Teaching Experience?
Yes! Our course is designed for beginners with no prior teaching experience. Our early years education course begins with the basics and progresses step by step through each module.Entry Requirements
- Age 16 or older
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Computer or mobile access
- No formal qualifications needed
Who Should Take This Course
- School leavers
- Teaching assistants
- Job seekers
- Career changers
- Parents returning to work
- Anyone exploring early years educator job roles
Assessment
At the end of each module, you’ll take a short multiple-choice quiz. A score of 60% is required to pass. You can retake quizzes anytime if needed.Career Paths
- Early Years Educator
- Nursery Teaching Assistant
- SEN Support Worker
- Childcare Centre Manager
- EYFS Teaching Support
- Preschool Practitioner
- NHS Nursery Support Roles
A Trusted Path to Teaching!
Learn. Teach. Inspire with our early years education course and start your journey towards a trusted career. Enrol Now!Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Do I need teaching experience to start this course?- No, our course is beginner-friendly and suitable for first-time learners.
- Yes, you’ll receive a CPD-certified certificate after completing all modules and quizzes.
- Yes. You can study anytime with full online access and no deadlines.
- Yes. It’s CPD-certified and relevant for early years educator jobs across the UK.
- You can retake any quiz as many times as you need to pass.
 Study Method : Online
 Tutor Support: Yes
 Free Certificate: CPD Certified
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Curriculum​
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- Module 01: Early Childhood Education’s Foundations 00:35:00
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- Module 02: Learning and Development in Children 00:45:00
- Module 03: Early Years Pedagogy and Practice 00:35:00
- Module 05: Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Early Childhood 00:25:00
- Module 07: Early Years Leadership and Management 00:20:00
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Course Cave. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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