Childcare

BTEC

What will you study?

This course is designed to inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in early years, or related sectors, where knowledge of child development is relevant. It gives students the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the early years sector, for example, of child development and using play to promote child development. This course supports progression to a more specialised Level 3 vocational or academic course, such as in early years, health and social care or psychology, or an apprenticeship. This qualification gives students the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment.

What Units will you study?

Students will understand growth and development in children. They will identify the characteristics of childrens’ development from birth up to eight years, they will also examine how adults in early years setting can support childrens’ development.

Students will explore how play promotes childrens’ development in early years settings and understand how play is structured in early years settings to promote childrens’ development.

Students will understand the importance of inclusive practice in early years. They will explore ways in which early years settings implement inclusive practice and how children are empowered. They will analyse the importance of the key person approach in supporting children.

Career possibilities?

• Childminder
• Nursery Care Assistant
• Nursery Nurse
• Early Years Educator

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