Children’s Play, Learning and Development (BTEC Level 3

Children’s Play, Learning and Development

This course covers units which are essential to working with children.

It gives students a greater awareness of current issues and prepares them for higher education or the world of work.

Learners will study about the development of the brain, how children learn through play, the importance and role of adults and issues/problems which may hinder a child’s development.

Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units which cover the following topics:

• children’s development • communication and numeracy • play and learning.

In Year 13 learners will then cover the optional unit of

• physical development, care and health needs This course involves a 50-hour work experience placement which will be carried out during school hours.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development is generally taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of learning. It will enable learners to progress to a wide range of degree programmes. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses.

This qualification is primarily designed to support progression to employment via higher education; however, this qualification will also be relevant for those who choose to progress directly to employment, through an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

This qualification can provide career opportunities in all areas of the child care sector for example teaching, paediatric nursing, education, psychology, nursery nursing, social work and many more. Overview

Level: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Children’s Play Learning and Development

Exam Board: Pearson QAN Code: 601/7569/2

Entry Requirements:

Grade 4 in both GCSE Mathematics and English

Subject Leader:

Mrs H. Oliver: holiver@thejohnwallisacademy.org