The Early Childhood Development course involves studying various aspects of education and early years, including
mandatory and optional units. It is equivalent to one A-Level and is designed to be taken alongside other A-Levels or AAQs as part of a study programme. Students will study topics such as child development, safeguarding, play and learning and reflective practice. Assessments will include case studies, scenario-based tasks, essays and practical reflections allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and skills in real-world contexts.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
Child development and potentially working with young people?
Understanding the importance of children learning through play?
Research and reflective practice in an early childhood settings?
The importance of individual needs and choice in the provision of care?

LEADING TO FUTURES IN:
This qualification supports progression to higher education and employment, particularly in fields related to education,
early years, sociology, psychology, biology, or English. Suggested degrees could be in children’s nursing, social work, childhood and early years studies.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language.