Children’s Play, Learning & Development Level 3 Subsidiary Certificate

• Excellent links with a wide range of placement providers in the children’s care, learning and development industry. All the students complete at least 800 hours in placement over 4 different age ranges; 0 – 1 years, 1 – 3 years, 3 – 5 years and 5 - 8 years
• Valuable work placements with the opportunity to visit Tenerife to shadow Children’s Representatives working abroad
• Highly qualified tutors with a wealth of professional experience in both assessing academic work and practical work placements
• The opportunity to study for additional qualifications including NCFE Drugs Awareness, Equality & Diversity, First Aid for Persons Working with Children and English Speaking Board
• Excellent classrooms and IT facilities
• Access to a Cyber baby for realistic practical learning

• You will be encouraged to develop skills for employment such as planning and creating displays
• Essential Skills for Progression in English & Maths or GCSEs in English & Maths which will help you with your studies as well as providing the skills that employers are looking for

Units may include:

• Child Development
• Health & Safety in Early Years Settings
• Observation, Assessment & Planning
• Play & Learning
• Safeguarding in Early Years
• The Early Years Foundation Stage
• Working with Parents & Others in Early Years

• Theory and practical teaching in the classroom
• Group discussion
• Practical activities
• Presentations
• Individual and group study
• Work placement

• Well-equipped base rooms
• Visits and residential trips are an essential part of the course
• Other costs may include travel to placement, stationary, text books and a voluntary donation of £20 for resources for activities. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a sweatshirt and polo shirt to wear whilst attending placement