The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate) is a post-16 qualification equivalent in size to one A Level. It is designed for students who are interested in working with children aged from birth to eight years and who wish to develop their understanding of early years care, education, and development. There are four mandatory units; two examined and two internally assessed. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their early childhood development knowledge. Unit 1: Children’s development – How children develop from birth to eight years, major theories, principles and factors that influence development. This unit is externally assessed. Unit 2: Keeping Children Safe – Health, safety and safeguarding responsibilities in early years settings; emergency responses; welfare concerns. This unit is externally assessed. Unit 3: Play and Learning – The role of play in children’s learning, relevant theories and approaches, the benefits of play and learning activities. This unit is internally assessed. Unit 4: Research and Reflective Practice – How research influences policy and provision, and how practice can be reflective and evidence-based. This unit is internally assessed.
Minimum grade 4-4 in GCSE Combined Science, or equivalent, and grade 4 in GCSE English For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
4 Mandatory units. 2 examined and 2 coursework.
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| Local Authority | Reading |
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The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate) is a post-16 qualification equivalent in size to one A Level. It is designed for students who are interested in working with children aged from birth to eight years and who wish to develop their understanding of early years care, education, and development. There are four mandatory units; two examined and two internally assessed. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their early childhood development knowledge. Unit 1: Children’s development – How children develop from birth to eight years, major theories, principles and factors that influence development. This unit is externally assessed. Unit 2: Keeping Children Safe – Health, safety and safeguarding responsibilities in early years settings; emergency responses; welfare concerns. This unit is externally assessed. Unit 3: Play and Learning – The role of play in children’s learning, relevant theories and approaches, the benefits of play and learning activities. This unit is internally assessed. Unit 4: Research and Reflective Practice – How research influences policy and provision, and how practice can be reflective and evidence-based. This unit is internally assessed.
Minimum grade 4-4 in GCSE Combined Science, or equivalent, and grade 4 in GCSE English For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
4 Mandatory units. 2 examined and 2 coursework.