Vocational Childrens Play, Learning and Development

This course is ideal for learners who are interested in learning about the early years sector as part of a balanced study programme. It is intended as an Applied General qualification, and is equivalent in size to 1 A level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, possibly in the early years sector, if taken alongside further level 3 qualifications.

Students taking this qualification will study the following three mandatory units:

• Children’s Development
• Development of Children’s Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Play and Learning
• As well as a center chosen optional unit

Students will also complete 50 hours of work experience in the sector as part of their programme.

You are assessed by BTEC exams and also by assignments set by the college.

No prior study of the sector is needed, however a minimum of 5 GCSE's on average 5 or above.

There are a variety of different progression routes you can follow with this course. This can include different pathways to achieve numerous careers through Higher Education, Apprenticeships or directly into Employment. Here are some progression routes:

• University of Hull : BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies With Graduate Practitioner Status
• UCNL: BA (Hons) Children, Learning and Development (early Childhood)
• UCNL: BA (Hons) Children, Learning and Development (Education)
• University of Huddersfield: Early Childhood and Education Studies