Early Childhood Education and Care

Our Early Childhood Education and Care Course is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the early education and care sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in early education and care practice or related fields. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the early education and care sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Early Childhood Education and Care give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for employment, progression within employment or further study.

Early Childhood Education and Care offers students an in-depth introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills and experience through specialist pathways and the selection of optional units across a range of occupationally-relevant subjects at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and work-integrated learning and experience.

Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice
Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments
Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood
Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children's Development (Babies and Toddlers)
Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children's Development (Young Children)
Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living
Unit 7: Preparing for Research
Unit 8: Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments.
Unit 9: Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners
Unit 10: Improving Quality in Children’s Early Education and Care Environments.

You will be assessed via written reports, essays, presentations, portfolios, practical projects, external assessments and work based assessments.