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Children's Play, Learning and Development - AAQ

at St John'S Catholic Comprehensive, Gravesend · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are interested in a career in the early years sector, where you have the opportunity to work with and support babies and children, this is the course for you. If you are looking to further your education within this field in speech therapy, social work, special education, play work and teaching, this course offers an excellent platform from which to develop your learning. This course will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to begin professional work in a range of early years settings or provides as fantastic route into higher education. The course content is delivered in a creative way enabling you to be as active, practical and work-related as possible particularly as students have the opportunity for 50 hours of work experience in an early years setting. Alongside this, it provides robust opportunities for you to gain knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to early years settings..

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher with at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English or BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care or BTEC Level 2 Children?s Play, Learning and Development (distinction or higher, including a pass or higher in the examined element or distinction/distinction* overall)

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • St John's Catholic Comprehensive

    Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Gravesend

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