Children Play and Learning BTEC National Extended Certificate

This course prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. You will gain up-to-date industry knowledge in a variety of early year’s settings which will support your academic studies. You will study a variety of areas including child development, supporting children’s literacy and numeracy, supporting additional needs and the importance of play. You will also complete the paediatric first aid qualification during your study. Upon achievement of this qualification you will be awarded the Early Years Educator status needed to work with children.

The course is assessed in a variety of ways to ensure you are academically and practically able to work with children. A large proportion of the course is coursework based, each unit includes one or two separate assignments assessed using methods such as written assignments, presentations and practical activities within your work placements.