Level 3 BTEC Children's Play, Learning & Development

This course introduces study of the early years sector. It is intended as an academic yet vocational qualification, and is equivalent in size to one A-level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, possibly but not exclusively in the early years sector, if taken alongside further level 3 qualifications or A-levels.

There are three mandatory units which cover the following topics:

• children's development
• communication and numeracy
• play and learning

Students can select one optional unit, which will support their progression to specialised degree programmes in the sector, and covers areas such as: physical development, care and health needs; keeping children safe; The Early Years Foundation Stage.

Students will also need to complete 50 hours' work experience in the sector working with children between the ages of newborn to seven years.

50% Exam

50% Internal Assessment

Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics

Grade 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science