Early Childhood Development

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

LEARNERS WILL STUDY HOW CHILDREN GROW AND DEVELOP FROM BIRTH TO AGE EIGHT, INCLUDING THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THEY WILL LEARN HOW PLAY SUPPORTS LEARNING, HOW TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND HEALTHY, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING AND LEGISLATION. THE COURSE ALSO DEVELOPS LEARNERS’ RESEARCH AND REFLECTIVE SKILLS, HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THEORY LINKS TO PRACTICE.

• Unit 1: Children’s Development - externally assessed (Exam)

• Unit 2: Keeping Children Safe - externally assessed (Exam)

• Unit 3: Play and Learning - internal assessed (Coursework)

• Unit 4: Research & Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting - Internal assessed (coursework)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Science.

Completing the BTEC Level 3 AAQ in Early Childhood Development can lead to various degree programs, including:

• BSc Social Work

• BSc Primary Education

• Educational Studies

• Childhood Education

• Work in nurseries

• Teacher assistant