BTEC National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development
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.
30 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East5
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
Their versionFreeGuildford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9-4
24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including 5 in English and Maths
Their versionFreeSt John'S Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend · 2 years
They ask for: 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
Their versionFreeThe John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4 or above in GCSE English, and 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics. It is prefered that yo
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North East5
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Their versionFreeGateshead · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeNewcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: CACHE or any other Child Care course at Level 2. You should have at least a grade 4 in English and Maths
Their versionFreeSacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 24 months
They ask for: You will need an APS of 3.5 or more and a minimum of a grade 4 in English Language or Literature.
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington · 18 months
They ask for: General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.
East of England5
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: You need at least two 6 grades in GCSE Sciences (including Chemistry if you took triple Science.) You will also need a 6 in Maths and at least a 5 in English.
Their versionFreeSt. Ives · 2 years
They ask for: Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics; Grade 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science
Their versionFreeBasildon · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 BTEC CPLD or equivalent, or Grade 4 in English is required.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE 9 to 4 including English and/or Maths
Their versionFreeLeighton Buzzard · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grades 5-9 at GCSE
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London4
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: Contact provider for more information
Their versionFreeHounslow · 2 years
They ask for: see website
Uxbridge · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, in subjects that are relevant to the course
Their version£200Welling · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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East Midlands3
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above. Science and Maths grade 5 or above
Their versionFreeKettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades including English and Maths at least grade 4.
Their versionFreeSkegness · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE - Grades 9 to 4
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Yorkshire and The Humber2
Archbishop Holgate'S School, A Church of England Academy
York · 2 years
They ask for: Automatic entry onto Level 3 courses includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Mathematics.
Pontefract · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* - C or 9-4, must include English and Maths at Grade 4 or above
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West Midlands2
Cannock · 2 years
They ask for: 5 A*-C/9-4 Inc. English & Maths. A grade 4 in both GCSE English Language and Maths is a requirement of working in the Early Years sector and this is therefore a
Their versionFreeWolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE strong passes including a grade 6 or above in English and a Merit grade or above in Child Care.
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North West2
Congleton · 2 years
They ask for: It is strongly recommended that to study an Early Childhood Development course you have at least two GCSEs at grade 5 (including English) and three grade 4s at
Their versionFreeSt. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language
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South West2
Exmouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFreeStoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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