Free Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Longbenton High School. This is a full-time, two-year children's play, learning and development qualification studied during the day. You'll cover child development from birth to seven years, communication, numeracy, and how children play and learn. The course includes 50 hours of work experience in an early years setting, arranged for you. Entry requires a Level 2 childcare qualification such as CACHE, plus at least a grade 4 in both English and Maths.
Who this course is for
Learners will complete 50 hours' work experience in an early years setting.
They will work with children between the ages of birth to seven years. This will be
arranged by teachers for you.
Course Content
Children's development from birth to 7 years
Communication and numeracy
Play and learning
Entry requirements
CACHE or any other Child Care course at Level 2. You should have at least a grade 4 in English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll study how children develop physically, socially, and cognitively from birth to seven years.
You'll explore how play supports children's learning at different stages.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to working with young children and their families.
You'll apply numeracy skills in an early years context.
You'll gain hands-on experience working with children in a real early years setting during your 50-hour placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Longbenton High School, covering child development, play, and communication. Alongside classroom study, you'll complete 50 hours of work experience in an early years setting, arranged by the school. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and externally assessed units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longbenton High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery
Childminder: caring for children in a home setting
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or reception classes
Teaching assistant: supporting children in primary school settings
Playworker: leading play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs
Nanny: providing childcare in a family home
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work; a natural next step if you want to count toward room ratios.
Level 4 or Level 5 in Early Years or Childcare Management: for those moving into senior or leadership roles in early years settings.
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies or Education: for those considering a degree route into teaching or specialist early years work.
