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Level 3 BTEC Children's Play, Learning & Development

Full-time

Course Summary

This course introduces study of the early years sector. It is intended as an academic yet vocational qualification, and is equivalent in size to one A-level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, possibly but not exclusively in the early years sector, if taken alongside further level 3 qualifications or A-levels.

Course Details

There are three mandatory units which cover the following topics:

  • children's development
  • communication and numeracy
  • play and learning

Students can select one optional unit, which will support their progression to specialised degree programmes in the sector, and covers areas such as: physical development, care and health needs; keeping children safe; The Early Years Foundation Stage.

Students will also need to complete 50 hours' work experience in the sector working with children between the ages of newborn to seven years.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

50% Exam

50% Internal Assessment

Entry requirements

Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics

Grade 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science

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