1. Children’s play, learning and development
BTEC L2 Award

2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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