| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Qualification | Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate) |
| Entry
Requirements |
Merit in Health or Grade 4 in English Language or Literature |
| Content
(Outline of Course) |
This qualification is for students interested in learning about the early year’s sector and child development. It covers all the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required for working in the sector or progressing into a related course in higher education. In this qualification you will learn about theories and models of child development and how this relates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will develop an understanding of a range of factors that may influence children’s development and consider the short- and long-term effects on their development. Additionally, you will learn the theoretical principles of children’s language, literacy, and numeracy skills development and how these can be applied when working in an Early Years setting.
A compulsory part of the programme is to undertake 50 hours’ work experience in at least one setting, with children from birth to seven years 11 months. Within this experience you will be observed working with the children and staff. This will help you to develop essential skills and knowledge that are required for working with children.
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| Assessment | 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. This is externally assessed and is worth 80 marks. Keeping Children Safe – Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities of an This is externally assessed and is worth 80 marks. Play and Learning – The concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to This is internally assessed. Research and Reflective Practice – The influence of research findings on policy and This is internally assessed. |
| Careers Guidance | This qualification is designed primarily to support progression to higher education into relevant courses such as BA (Hons) Primary Education. However, this qualification will also be relevant for those choosing to progress directly to employment through an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. |
Key Information
Transition Work
The transition work for Vocational Childcare can be found below.
Students should attempt to complete one task weekly over the summer ahead of the start of the course.
Booklet
