Why choose Early Childhood Development AAQ?
This BTEC course focuses on hands-on learning. You don’t just study theory – you learnhow to work directly with children, plan activities, support development and understand real workplace expectations.
This qualification has four compulsory units which cover the following:
Course type: BTEC National
Board- Pearson
Entry requirements – Grade 4 in English and maths
| Content | Assessment |
| Children’s development – Children’s developmental progress from birth up to eight years, including the theories, principles and factors relating to development. | There are two exams and two pieces of coursework in this course as well as the opportunity for students to visit an early years setting to gain some experience working with young children. |
| Keeping Children Safe – Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities of an individual working in an early years setting; emergency best practices and when to address concerns about a child’s welfare. | |
| Play and Learning – The concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to play, and the benefits of play and learning activities for children. | |
| Research and Reflective Practice – The influence of research findings on policy and provision for children and how this influences the behaviours and expectations of an individual working in an early years setting. |
Complementary subjects: The following subjects would be suitable to combine with this qualification:
Sociology, psychology biology and English.
Further learning options that this qualification can lead to:
Nursing – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Nursing -Child – BSc (Hons)
Teacher Training – Childhood and Early Years studies BA (Hons)
Social work – BA (Hons) Social work
Psychology – Psychology BSc (Hons)
