Level 3 Subsidiary Award in Children’s Play Learning and Development

This programme will offer students the opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge to develop skills in caring for a child. This programme is great preparation for further learning or training and also supports students’ own personal development. Our tutors all have specialist industry background, supporting students to link their learning to real life experiences.

The Childhood studies team has excellent links with employers in the local community and surrounding counties which builds a highly responsive curriculum meeting the needs of employers. Learners taking the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate or Diploma have to experience a minimum of three different placement settings. Learners must spend a minimum of 100 hours in one placement for each of the following age bands:

• Birth up to 1 year, 11 months in a nursery or in home-based care
• 2 up to 4 years, 11 months in nursery, pre-school or home-based care
• 5 up to 7 years, 11 months with children who are in a classroom setting.

Topics of study include:

• Child Development
• Play and Learning
• Health and Safety in Early Years Settings
• Observation Assessment and Planning
• Reflective Practice
• Meeting Children’s Physical Development, Physical Care and Health Needs