This qualification provides the opportunity to gain vocational qualifications that give an introduction to the Childcare sector. It will be of interest to those who are considering a career with children in the Education, Health or Social Work Sector. It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings.
Over two years learners will study for two separate qualifications which are worth 2 GCSE’s equivalent grade A*-D.
During Y10 assessment is via two internally assessed graded Assessment Tasks and an externally assessed Multiple Choice Exam Paper.
The Award is graded from A* to D.
During Year 11 learners will study for a BTEC Level 2 award in Children’s Play, Learning and Development which involves:
Unit 1: Promoting Children’s Development through Play (Internal assessment)
Unit 2: The Principles of Early Years Practice (Internal assessment)
Patterns of Child Development (External assessment, a written paper-based test, featuring objective questions, short-answer questions and extended writing questions)
NB. There is no practical placement with this course.
During Year 10 learners will study for the CACHE Level 2 award which involves:
| Unit 1 | Unit 2 |
| The variety of settings that are available for children | The physical, communication, intellectual, social, emotional and behavioural development of children from birth to 5 years. |
| The expectations of placements including appropriate dress, behaviour, timekeeping and positive attitudes | |
| The importance of treating children with fairness and equality |