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Children's Play, Learning and Development BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

at Longbenton High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

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 based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne

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