EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

This qualification focuses on the essential knowledge and skills needed to support children's growth from birth up to eight years old. It integrates theoretical concepts with practical application.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Five GCSEs Grade 4-9 (including Maths, English Language and English Literature).

Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.

SPECIFICATION:

AAQ Early Childhood Development (Pearson BTEC)

LENGTH:

2 years

This subject is the equivalent to one A Level.

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WHAT YOU'LL STUDY

Children's Development: You'll explore theories, principles, and factors influencing developmental progress (physical, cognitive, social, and emotional) and the potential impact of various factors on achieving developmental milestones.
Keeping Children Safe: This covers health and safety procedures, safeguarding responsibilities in an early years setting, emergency best practices, and recognising/addressing concerns about a child's welfare.
Play and Learning: You'll study the concept of play, the influence of different theories and approaches to play, and the benefits of play-based learning activities for children's development (including numeracy and literacy).
Research and Reflective Practice: This involves understanding how research findings influence policy and provision for children and how professionals use reflective practice in an early years setting.

ASSESSMENT

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