Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3966/4
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
Keeping Children Safe
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings.2. Demonstrate understanding of health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings.3. Apply knowledge and understanding of health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings.4. Analyse information and potential issues relating to health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings.5. Evaluate information and potential issues relating to health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
Children's Development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles and patterns of child development from birth to eight years.
- Explain the major theories and models of child development and their key concepts.
- Apply developmental theories to interpret observed behaviours in children.
- Analyse the impact of biological, environmental, and social factors on children's holistic development.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of early years provision in supporting children's development.
- Predict potential developmental outcomes based on theoretical understanding and contextual factors.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
Play and Learning
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine different types of play and learning activities and their impact on children's development.
- Analyze theoretical perspectives on learning and development in early childhood.
- Evaluate curriculum approaches to play and their influence on early years practice.
- Plan activities and experiences that support children's play, learning, and development.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of research on provision and practice in early childhood settings
- Compare different types of information and data used in early years research
- Explain the purpose of reflective practice for early years practitioners
- Apply a reflective practice model to a work-based scenario
- Analyse the strengths and limitations of different reflective practice theories
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3966/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025
- Operational End
- Jul 2028