Children’s play, learning and development BTEC L2 Award

Highlights of the Course Learning about how children develop and the influences upon children. Learn about the importance of play by playing. The opportunity to take care of a cyber baby. Learning about the essential milestones children must reach to enable full development into adulthood. Messy play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXWztwxtdIg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD9-jnLD4lY lemonade

Knowledge and Skills The growth and development in children up to 8 years old How adults can support children’s development How play can promote children’s development Supporting children in early years settings Making sure children benefit from opportunities in early year settings

Assessment 3 Units of work in total 2 Coursework Units Unit 2 – Promoting Children’s Development through Play Unit 3 – The principles of Early Years Practice 1 Examination Unit Unit 1 – Patterns of Child development

Where can this Lead to? Further Qualifications: World of Work: On successful completion you could go on to study Level 3 Child Development at the Glassworks or at college Health and social care courses at University World of Work: Ideal for going into Primary school teaching or other professions linked with young children, at university Skilled and knowledgeable child care professionals are always needed to support children and to promote their development Working within a child care setting with opportunity to gain valuable experience with the possibility of extra qualifications at college