Early Childhood Development | AAQ

Course summary

Knowledge and understanding of how research findings influence legislation, policy and provisions for children • Skills to support the safeguarding and maintenance of children’s safety, including in emergencies • Skills to support children’s play and learning experiences, including numeracy and literacy • Critical thinking, secondary research and reflective practice skills Unit 1 - Children’s Development • Unit 2 - Keeping Children Safe • Unit 3 - Play and Learning 90 Mandatory Internal • Unit 4 - Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting 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.