Early Childhood Development (Single Award) (AAQ) - Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification

Course summary

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post-16 students with an interest in Education and Early Years and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Course Details The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics: • Children’s development – Children’s developmental progress from birth up to eight years, including the theories, principles and factors relating to development, and the potential impact of a range of factors on a child’s progress through the developmental milestones. • Keeping Children Safe – Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities of an individual working in an early years setting; emergency best practices and when to address concerns about a child’s welfare. • Play and Learning – The concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to play, and the benefits of play and learning activities for children.