This course will give you an insight into early years education and care; preparing you to work with children between 0-7 years. It is ideal if you are interested in working with young children and playing a major role in their development.

  • What you will study

    You will study:

    • Understanding child development
    • Keeping children safe
    • Communicating with children and adults
    • Preparing and maintaining environments for child care
    • Professional development roles
    • Supporting children’s play and learning
    • Work experience in a children’s care setting
  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*- D) (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.

  • Assessment

    Assessment is by course work and assignments, which are both internally and externally assessed you will also need to complete a 300 hour work placement.

  • Moving Forward

    Children’s Play, Learning and Development Level 3 National Subsidiary Certificate Children’s Play, Learning and Development Level 3 National Diploma

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