This award gives learners the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and understanding of child development and growth up to the age of 5, how children learn through play and how meeting the needs of individuals will support children’s development, play and learning. In a practical learning environment, learners will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in the following areas:
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Pearson- BTEC
The course is split into three components: two are teacher-marked coursework projects (internally assessed) and one is a traditional exam (externally assessed).
Component 1 (30%) focuses on children’s growth and development from birth to age five, where students complete a Pearson-set assignment exploring developmental milestones and the factors that influence them.
Component 2 (30%) is another practical assignment centered on "Learning Through Play," requiring students to design and explain activities that help children progress across physical, social, and intellectual areas.
Component 3 (40%) is a two-hour external exam that brings everything together, asking students to apply their knowledge to real-life case studies and show how they would support a child's individual needs.