Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
66 providers teach this exact qualification.
London11
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs, including English and maths at grade 4/5 or Functional Skills Level 2. Conditional offers are subject to exam results, references, and yo
Their version£2,225Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: See https://www.cleevepark-tkat.org/sixth-form/what-can-i-study-at-cleeve-park-school for details
Their versionFreeNew Malden · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
Their versionFreeOrpington · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements including 4 in a written subject
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLondon · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,726London · 2 years
They ask for: Merit Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Childcare as well as 4 in English Language and 4 in Maths and if taken Combined Science 44 or if taken Triple Science
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: See course webpage for details
Their versionFreeThe Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE grade 4s including English language
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Yorkshire and The Humber10
Rotherham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeHuddersfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSheffield · 2 years
They ask for: You do not need to have previously studied Child Development at level 2 to take the level 3 qualification. Grade 4 in 2 sciences is required. A minimum of a gra
Their versionFreeLongley Park Sixth Form Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
Their versionFreeLeeds · 1 year
They ask for: You will need a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above including Maths or English. Must committed to working with young children and their families, be creativ
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https:ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: https:ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeDoncaster · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSheffield · 24 months
They ask for: https://www.waleshigh.com/childcare-single-level-3/
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South East9
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English at grade 4.
Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: General entry minimum requirements to study three Level 3 qualifications for Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths together with 3
Their versionFreeHomewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · 2 years
They ask for: Students applying for this course must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Science.
Their versionFreeGravesend · 2 years
They ask for: GENERIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS: Grade 4-9 in GCSE English Language and a merit in a vocational subject SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Their versionFreeBasingstoke · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website
Their versionFreeShoreham-By-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language/Literature and Maths. A professional attitude, full of patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Their versionFreeNew Romney · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a 4 in GCSE language and a merit in either Health and Social Care or Childhood development at Level 2 in addition to the published entry requiremen
Their versionFreeWestgate-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including Mathematics & English). A Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner or GCSE in Childhood Development would be an advan
Their versionFreeMilton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grades 4 or above in English &
Their versionFree
East of England9
Chatteris · 2 years
They ask for: No additional requirements to the main entry to sixth form.
Their versionFreeWaltham Cross · 2 years
They ask for: This will require a Merit in Child’s Play if studied, or a grade 4 or above in English if not studied
Waltham Cross · 24 months
They ask for: See website for more details
Their versionFreeIpswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Merit or above in this subject at Level 2 (or a related subject).
Their versionFreeMarch · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4’s and above to include English & Maths
Their versionFreeIpswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE’s grade 9-4, including grade 4 in GCSE English Language
Their versionFree24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeRedborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found h
Their versionFreeSimon Balle All-Through School
Hertford · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree
West Midlands8
Wolverhampton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Birmingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeHalesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our entry requirements on Holte School's website: https://frog.holte.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/sixth-form/admissions
Their versionFreeBirmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. A Merit or Grade 4 in a Level 2/GCSE Health and Social Care qualification if previously studied at KS4.
Their versionFreeBurton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 5 good GCSE results grades 9-4, including at least grade 4 GCSE English and grade 4 GCSE Maths and Science. Students studying BTEC Tech Award in Health and Soci
Their versionFreeWarwick · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeWhitchurch · 24 months
They ask for: 5 9-4 GCSE, including a English and Maths at a grade 4 or above.
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North West7
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mat
Their versionFreeSt. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)
Warrington · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Southport · 34 weeks
They ask for: Standard entry requirements for a mixed programme: 2 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 3 at Grade 4 including maths or english
Their versionFreeSouthport · 34 weeks
They ask for: Standard entry requirements for a mixed programme: 2 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 3 at Grade 4 including maths or english
Their versionFreeWorkington · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in English and Science A Pass in Health and Social Care will be a benefit, but it is not essential.
South West6
Exmouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Salisbury · 23 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE GRADE 4 OR ABOVE
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBristol · 24 months
They ask for: 7 GCSEs grade 4 or above.
Their versionFreeWiltshire · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including English and Maths
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East Midlands3
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification
Their versionFreeGrantham · 2 years
They ask for: Five grade 4s or above at GCSE including English language and either maths or science
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North East3
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: Vocational Grade of Merit or Above in Subject Area
Their versionFreeSt Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-On-Tyne · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeMorpeth · 2 years
They ask for: See Prospectus on School Website