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College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - King's Lynn
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - Wisbech
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - Cambridge
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Wisbech campus
October 15, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - King's Lynn campus
October 17, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Sports campus
October 17, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Cambridge campus
October 22, 2026
4.30pm-7.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Downham Market SEMH Provision ONLY
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - King's Lynn campus
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Sports campus
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Wisbech campus
November 21, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Cambridge campus
November 28, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Cambridge campus
April 20, 2027
5.00pm-7.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Wisbech campus
April 22, 2027
5.00pm-7.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - King's Lynn campus
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Sports campus
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Downham Market SEMH Provision ONLY
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
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A-Level Programme - BTEC Extended Certificate in Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
College of West Anglia
Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
This course will allow you to engage in a broad investigation of the childrens care and education sector (0-8 years).
On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!
Course Details
What will I study in this subject?
Over the two years, you will study the following mandatory units:
Children's development: You will explore children's developmental progress from birth up to eight years. You will examine theories, principles and factors relating to development.
Keeping children safe: You will explore the responsibilities of a professional to maintain health and safety as
well as ensuring effective safeguarding measures are in place. You will understand what to do in an emergency and when to address concerns about a childs welfare.Play and learning: You will explore the concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to play,
and the benefits of play and learning activities for childrenResearch and reflective practice in an early childhood setting: You will understand how research findings influence policy and provision for children and will be able to reflect on how this influences their own behaviour and expectations in the work placement environment.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
This subject is assessed by two external examinations and assignments.
Entry requirements
You will need:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths
Additional information
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