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Level 3 Children’s Play, Learning and Development Course in Bexley for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Welling School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Nursery Practitioner Courses in Bexley.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development Course in Bexley. Classes run at Welling School, full-time during the day. This two-year children's play, learning and development qualification covers child development, play, learning environments, and working in early years settings. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects to enrol. The level 3 children's play, learning and development classes are equivalent to one A Level, so you can study them alongside A Levels, other BTECs, or GCSEs.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who would like to work with small children in nursery, school and preschool settings in roles such as nursery assistant, classroom assistant, playworker, family support worker or nanny. It will give you the basics to go on to further study or training for work in the early years sector and is equivalent to 1 A level. You can study the course alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC's or GCSE's.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children learn and develop from birth through early childhood.
  • You'll study the role of play in children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
  • You'll examine how nursery, preschool, and school settings support children's wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll develop understanding of how to support children with additional needs.
  • You'll look at the roles of families and communities in children's development.
  • You'll build knowledge of legislation and frameworks that govern early years practice.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National includes both internally assessed units and externally assessed components. Internal units are assessed through assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed in class. External assessment takes the form of set tasks or exams. Teaching is classroom based at Welling School, with full-time daytime attendance across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Welling School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning in nursery settings.
  • Classroom assistant: working alongside teachers in primary schools.
  • Preschool worker: helping run sessions for children under five.
  • Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Family support worker: helping families access early years services.
  • Nanny: providing childcare in a family home setting.

What you could study next

This children's play, learning and development qualification supports progression to higher education. You could go on to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Studies, or a university degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Studies, or Social Work. For those aiming to work as a qualified nursery practitioner, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the route recognised in statutory staffing ratios.

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