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Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Early Years
Important Message
Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3) Ref D095Campus: Strand RoadType: Part TimeStart Date: 12/09/2024
(Thu: 2:00PM- 9:30PM) (S)Fees:
Full £500.00
Concession £200.00
Examination £260.00
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3) Ref S009Campus: StrabaneType: Part TimeStart Date: 10/09/2024
(Tue:2:30PM-9:00PM) (S)Fees:
Full £500.00
Concession £200.00
Examination £260.00
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- 1 Professional Development Through Reflective Practice
- 2 Protecting Children in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
- 3 Play and Learning in Early Childhood
- 4 Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development- Babies & Toddlers
- 7 Preparing for Research
- 8 Promoting Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- 9 Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners (Pearson-set Project)
- 10 Improving Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
- 29 Innovative Approaches to Childrens Play and Learning in Practice
- 11 Current & Emerging Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education and Care
- 21 Trauma in Childhood: Addressing the Impact of Adverse Experiences on Child Health and Wellbeing
- 27 Outdoor Play and Learning
- 5 Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development - Young Children
- 6 Promoting Healthy Living
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS Points or Applicants must have a Level 3 Qualification, e.g. National Certificate/Diploma in Early Years or CCLD, CACHE Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, DCE, an AVCE/advanced GNVQ in an appropriate Vocational area, GCE A level/ Leaving Cert. Grade C (or above) in GCSE English is desirable but not essential. Interviews will be held for admission to this course. 525 work placement hours are required. Attendance at an information session is essential.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS points and minimum of OLC English at grade O5 is essential. Access 40%. Applicants must have a Level 3 Qualification, e.g. Leaving Certificate, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, DCE, Level 3 in Playwork, an AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate Vocational area. Please note in some universities OLC Grade 05 may not be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Grade C. 525 work placement hours are required. Access NI check & Health Declaration all required. Attendance at an information session is essential. Students cannot be enrolled unless form signed by course coordinator.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Additional Information
This course is offered on a Part-time twilight basis to facilitate those who are in employment. Students interested in careers in Early Years, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology and Paediatrics amongst others will study units consisting of Personal & Professional Development through Reflective Practice, Protecting Children, Play & Learning,Supporting & Promoting Childrens Development ( 0-8 years), Promoting Healthy Living, Preparing for Research and Promoting Inclusive Environments. Applicants are expected to complete 525 hours of professional work placement during year 1 and 2 of the course in a range of early years settings. Work placement must cover the following age groups: 0 - 1 year 11 months; 2- 4 years 11 months; 5- 7 years 11 months Attendance at an information session is essential. Enrolment is subject to checks, including a satisfactory Access NI check.
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