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Free Level 3 Children’s Play, Learning and Development Course in Bexley – Blackfen School for Girls

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development Course in Bexley. Classes run at Blackfen School for Girls. This full-time, daytime course covers child development, play theory, safeguarding, and how children learn from birth through to age eight. You'll study over two years, building the knowledge and practical understanding that nursery and early years roles require. The Pearson Edexcel children's play, learning and development qualification is a strong foundation if you're heading into childcare work or planning to study further at university. Contact Blackfen School for Girls directly for entry requirements and enrolment details.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children develop physically, emotionally, and cognitively from birth to age eight.
  • You'll study the role of play in children's learning and development.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, child protection legislation, and your responsibilities in early years settings.
  • You'll examine how to plan and support activities that meet children's individual needs.
  • You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
  • You'll look at how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll study inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over two years. BTEC qualifications are assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. You'll complete coursework tasks and written assessments throughout the course, alongside any externally set and marked units as specified by Pearson Edexcel. Contact Blackfen School for Girls for details on how assessment is structured for this delivery.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackfen School for Girls will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: hands-on care and play support for young children.
  • Early years educator: planning and delivering activities for under-fives.
  • Childminder: registered home-based care for young children.
  • Teaching assistant (early years): supporting reception and Key Stage 1 classes.
  • Play worker: leading play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Family support worker: helping families access early years services.

What you could study next

A Level 3 children's play, learning and development qualification can lead to several next steps. A Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Early Years Leadership and Management suits those moving into senior or room-leader roles. Many learners also use this qualification to apply for early childhood studies or education degrees at university. If you want to qualify as a teacher, a degree followed by a PGCE is the route to explore.

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