The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (QCF) is aimed at
learners wishing to develop skills and knowledge which are needed when working with children and
young people from their birth to age 19 years. The qualification is also aimed at anyone who works
or wants to work at a supervisory level in the children and young person’s workforce.
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (QCF) aims to
provide the learners with the knowledge and understanding required to promote communication,
equality and inclusion, child and young person development, children and young people’s health and
safety and safeguarding the well-being of children and young people
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce can lead to a
diverse range of job roles and the qualification is split into 3 areas in order to reflect this.
Early Learning and Child Care,
Children’s Social Care and
Learning and Development Support Services.