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BTEC LEVEL 3 CHILDREN ’ S PLAY , LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
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BTEC LEVEL 3 CHILDREN ’ S PLAY , LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
( EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR STATUS )
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REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 The course has been developed in consultation with employers , higher education institutions and professional bodies .
3 It only takes up one block so you can study other A-Levels / L3 courses alongside it .
3 Students can expect to progress to university to study courses that involve working with children ( primary school teachers , paediatric nurses , social workers , speech therapist ).
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The core modules consist of Child Development and Play in Early Years Settings . Other units look at Health and Safety , Meeting Needs and Working with Parents . You will also undertake a placement as part of this course .
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
One exam in your first year , Unit 1 : Child Development . A number of coursework units in your first and second year produced as written reports , presentations , display work and group work . You will complete a Practical Evidence Portfolio , which will consist of your achievements and reflections on placement settings . You will attend placement for one morning or afternoon each week .
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths , English and Science
• ability to work independently
• reading and research skills
• experience working with children would be beneficial but not essential
PROGRESSION
Progress to university to study Social Work , Primary School Teaching , Nursing and other related degrees or may wish to continue further training to achieve the Early Years Educator Status .
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Various trips such as a residential in London where you will visit The Children ’ s Museum . Trip to Disneyland Paris . Visits to universities to explore their Early Years and Health-related degrees as well as a tour of their campus , taking part in lectures and finding out other general information relating to tuition and accommodation fees .
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 The course has been developed in consultation with employers , higher education institutions and professional bodies .
3 This is a full-time programme and success will help students progress to university or careers such as nursery assistants , family support workers and other Early Years professions .
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Series of units relevant to schools , nurseries , children ’ s centres , child minders , play groups etc . The core modules consist of Child Development and Play in Early Years Settings . Other units look at Health and Safety , Meeting Needs and Working with Parents . Within this course you will have three days in college and two days on placement .
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
One exam in your first year , Unit 1 : Child Development . Coursework units produced as written reports , presentations , display work and group work . You will complete a Practical Evidence Portfolio , which will consist of your achievements and reflections on placement settings .
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• obtain clearance DBS application
• achieved , or be working towards , a grade 4 or above in Maths , English and Science
• organised and good time management skills
• ability to work independently
PROGRESSION
You can gain employment in a number of specific careers within the Early Years Sector as a qualified practitioner or , alternatively , you may wish to progress to university to study Social Work , Primary School Teaching , Nursing and other children and early years related degrees e . g . speech therapist .
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Various trips such as a residential in London where you will visit The Children ’ s Museum . Trip to Disneyland Paris . Visits to universities to explore their Early Years and Health related degrees as well as a tour of their campus , taking part in lectures and finding out other general information .
Got a question ? Email : admissions @ priestley . ac . uk www . priestley . ac . uk 01925 415415