Children's Play, Learning and Development BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
at Longbenton High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Learners will complete 50 hours' work experience in an early years setting. They will work with children between the ages of birth to seven years. This will be arranged by teachers for you. Course Content - Children's development from birth to 7 years - Communication and numeracy - Play and learning
What you need to get on
CACHE or any other Child Care course at Level 2. You should have at least a grade 4 in English and Maths
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
Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8ER
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Newcastle Upon Tyne · North East · 2 years
- Their version
Cannock · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Wolverhampton · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Kettering · East Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · North East · 24 months
- Their version
Congleton · North West · 2 years
- Their version
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington · North East · 18 months
- Their version
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · South West · 2 years