Atlas Staffing UK’s New Innovate Awarding Qualifications in Early Years Education

Launch Your Early Years Career with Flexible, Tailored Training from Atlas Staffing UK

Atlas Staffing UK is delighted to announce our recent approval from Innovate Awarding to deliver a suite of qualifications designed for early years professionals. Based in Basildon, Essex, we’re committed to supporting nursery staff, childminders, and educators across the UK with training that meets industry standards. Our flagship IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (610/4337/0) is now available, bundled with complimentary Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications at no extra cost. With flexible, bespoke learning options, our programmes are built to fit your schedule and career goals.

Introducing the IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

The IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator equips you to work confidently with children aged 0-5 (with relevant knowledge for ages 5-7). This Ofqual-regulated qualification meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Early Years Educator criteria, allowing you to count towards staff-to-child ratios at Level 3 in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings. Perfect for roles like nursery nurse, preschool leader, or childminder, it covers:

• Core Skills: Child development, safeguarding, play-based learning, and inclusive practices.

• Career Progression: Prepares you for leadership roles or further study, such as Level 5 qualifications.

• Practical Impact: Enables you to create nurturing environments that support children’s holistic growth.

Enrol now to gain a qualification that employers trust and value in the early years sector.

Free Add-On Qualifications: Boost Your Expertise

When you sign up for the Level 3 Diploma, we include these additional qualifications at no extra cost, enhancing your skills in safeguarding and mental health:

• IAO Level 1 Award in Principles of Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (603/5287/5): Learn key legislation, how to identify signs of abuse, and ways to create safe learning spaces—essential for early years settings.

• IAO Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Conditions (603/6664/3): Understand conditions like anxiety and depression, equipping you to promote wellbeing and reduce stigma.

• IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health (603/6667/9): Develop strategies to support young children’s mental health, covering risk factors, diagnoses, and multi-agency collaboration.

• IAO Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (603/4814/8): Available as a standalone option or add-on, this meets EYFS Level 2 requirements for practitioners working with children from birth to age 5.

Flexible, Bespoke Learning Tailored to You

We know early years professionals lead busy lives, so our training is designed to be adaptable:

• Online Learning: Self-paced modules with interactive resources, videos, and assessments.

• Blended Approach: Combine virtual sessions with optional in-person workshops for hands-on practice.

• Bespoke Options: Customise your programme—focus on specific units, adjust timelines, or integrate workplace assessments—to suit your needs.

All qualifications are Ofqual-regulated, ensuring quality and recognition by employers across the UK.

How to Enrol

Ready to take the next step? Contact our dedicated sales team to discuss your training plan:

• Sharon: sharon@atlasstaffinguk.com | 07398 327842

• Michele: michele@atlasstaffinguk.com | 07496249970

Visit www.atlasstaffinguk.com for more details. With places filling for our October 2025 cohorts, don’t wait to secure your spot!