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Wilberforce Sixth Form College

BTEC Ext. Cert. Early Childhood Development (AAQ)

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Education and Training

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Wilberforce Sixth Form College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please ensure the following information has been included:

  • Personal Details – including your home address, email address, contact number and school.
  • Predicted Grades – a full list of all your predicted grades.

Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via your personal email address. If you wish to change your course choices, this can be done at your interview—there is no need to submit a new application.

For further information or assistance, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk

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Course Summary

This course is offered over a two-year period and is equivalent to one A Level designed to be studied as part of a wider programme. It will provide you with a broad introduction to working with children in the early years. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain 50 hours of practical experience working in an early years setting.

This qualification will prepare you for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to the childcare sector. It provides progression by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

If you are looking for a career in teaching, social work or progression to working in the early years sector, this course is for you.

Course Details

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The course allows you to engage in a broad investigation of the children’s care and education sector (0-8 years). There are four mandatory units to be studied which are:

  • Children’s Development (externally examined)
  • Keeping Children Safe (externally examined)
  • Play and Learning
  • Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting
Additionally, you will gain experience of working in the real environment of an early years setting.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 4-9 including English and Maths.

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EXPERIENCES

During the two years you will be offered the opportunity to engage in a range of talks and workshops delivered by professionals specialising in childcare services including:

Health Visitors
Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
Healthy Lifestyle Teams
Family Hubbs
Safeguarding
Children’s Dental Advisor
EYP working in the childcare sector

In addition, you will undertake and complete a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification.

PROGRESSION

This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels. However, it also supports progression into apprenticeship training and employment.

OUTCOMES

University programmes of study relating to Childcare, Health and Education
University programmes of study for Early Years and Primary Teaching
Level 2/3 Apprenticeship Early Years

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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