Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Candidate Handbook

The Candidate Handbook contains many features to aid learning:

• Case studies throughout contain real life stories of situations that early years practitioners might come across, encouraging them to reflect on their own practice and that of other professionals.
• Before you start feature introduces thought-provoking questions about learners' own experience and gets them to reflect on their existing knowledge.
• Theory in Action features add the important real-world focus and give learners a deeper understanding of the theories that underpin their work with children.
• Find the balance features provide tips for effective time-management to support learners in finding the right balance between work and study.