BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families

The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows progression direct into employment. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in their sector. Students are attracted to this strong vocational programme of study that meets their individual progression needs whether this is into employment or to further study on degree or profesional courses. You must achieve 6 core units and 4 specialist units. Some of which include: Communicating, values and leadership in an early years environment Theories of development Early years curriculum, play and learning Understanding children's behaviour Effective leadership