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Level 3 Children’s Play, Learning and Development Course in Bristol

Cost£2,882.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development Course in Bristol. Classes run full-time at College Green Centre, one day at a time over one year. You'll study child development, play, and early years practice through discussions, group work, practical activities, and work experience in childcare settings. The children's play, learning and development qualification is equivalent in size to three AS levels. Entry requirements include five GCSEs at grade A* to C (including English or Maths, with at least grade D in both), previous experience working with children, and a satisfactory DBS check.

Who this course is for

This new course has been developed to provide preparation towards employment in early years related careers. It is equivalent, in size, to three AS levels.--Successful completion of the course allows progression to year 2 and completion of the BTEC National Diploma CPLD (Early Years Educator - EYE). You will be taught through a variety of methods including discussions, group work and practical activities as well as real work experience in a range of childcare settings.

Entry requirements

The course requirements are:----5 GCSE's grade A*-C, including Englishor Maths (must haveat least a GCSE grade Din Maths and English)--Previous experience of working with children, such as work experience--A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check--

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children learn and develop from birth through early childhood.
  • You'll study the principles of play and how it supports children's development.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, child protection, and keeping children safe.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and supporting early years activities.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience in real childcare settings through work placements.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of early years practitioners.
  • You'll examine how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom discussions, group work, and practical activities. Work experience placements in a range of childcare settings are part of the course. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams, in line with the BTEC format. You'll need a satisfactory DBS check before starting your placement hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of your enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Childcare worker: working in day nurseries, crèches, or children's centres.
  • Playworker: planning and supervising play activities for children.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting teachers in Reception or Year 1.
  • Nanny or au pair: providing childcare in a family home.
  • After-school club supervisor: running activities for primary-age children.

What you could study next

Completing this course opens the door to the BTEC National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (the Early Years Educator qualification). That Level 3 Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England, so it's the natural next step if you want to work as a qualified early years educator. From there, you could progress to a Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner or an Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.

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