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Welcome to the Child Development subject page. This subject is currently offered at Sixth Form only. Below you will find a breakdown of what is taught and how we assess. If you need any further information please contact Miss Stone, at kstone@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk.

BTEC National Award in Early Childhood Development Extended Certificate

This course will allow you to investigate the children's care and education sector from 0 - 8 years.

There are four mandatory units; two examined and two internally assessed. The internally assessed untis give you the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding to develop your early childhood knowledge.

Children's Development Children's developmental progress from birth up to eight years, including the theories, principles and factors relating to development, and the potential impact of a range of factors on a child's progress through the developmental milestones.
Keeping Children Safe Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities of an individual working in an early years setting; emergency best practices and when to address concerns about a child's welfare.
Play and Learning The concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to play, and the benefits of play and learning activities for children.
Research and Reflective Practice The influence of research findings on policy and provision for children and how this influences the behaviours and expectations of an individual working in an early years setting.
 

 

Course Specific Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to the main entry to Sixth Form information.


Examination Board:  Pearson
 

Please click here to view the Pearson Level 3 BTEC National in Early Childhood Development Specification

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