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

at Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development gives students the opportunity to study the principles and theories of growth and development from birth to eight years. Students will look at the principles of health and safety and safeguarding in early years settings. They will also learn to meet the physical, health and play and learning need of children up to the age of eight.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE strong passes including a grade 6 or above in English and a Merit grade or above in Child Care.

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

  • Wednesfield High Specialist Engineering Academy

    Lichfield Road Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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