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AAQ BTEC National Early Childhood Development

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Health and Social Care develops an awareness of individuals' needs and development, and how these are aided by a wide range of health and social care professionals in our society. The course is designed to improve knowledge and understanding of the health, social care and early years sectors and the service users they each cater for. The course has a vocational focus, meaning that it also encourages students to develop their professional skills including interpersonal communication, empathy and anti-discriminatory practice. These capabilities are vital to anyone seeking to pursue a career in health and social care services. What you will learn: You will study for a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, following four key units: • Human Lifespan Development: including theories of how individuals develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially throughout their lives, and the factors which affect this development. • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: including detail on how health and social care professionals meet the needs of vulnerable people in society, aiming to support these people to improve their health and wellbeing. • Working in Health and Social Care: exploring the roles and responsibilities of professionals in health, social care and early years services. • Sociological Perspectives: discovering the health inequalities experienced by different social groups, and how these can be catered for by health and social car

What you need to get on

Grade 4 or above, GCSE English Language or Grade 4 or above, GCSE English Literature or Pass or above in Health and Social Care BTEC, level 2

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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