Early Childhood Development

Applications Open: - 25th November 2026

Applications Close: - 15th January 2027

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

LEARNERS WILL STUDY HOW CHILDREN GROW AND DEVELOP FROM BIRTH TO AGE EIGHT, INCLUDING THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THEY WILL LEARN HOW PLAY SUPPORTS LEARNING, HOW TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND HEALTHY, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING AND LEGISLATION. THE COURSE ALSO DEVELOPS LEARNERS’ RESEARCH AND REFLECTIVE SKILLS, HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THEORY LINKS TO PRACTICE.

• Unit 1: Children’s Development - externally assessed (Exam)

• Unit 2: Keeping Children Safe - externally assessed (Exam)

• Unit 3: Play and Learning - internal assessed (Coursework)

• Unit 4: Research & Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting - Internal assessed (coursework)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Science.

Completing the BTEC Level 3 AAQ in Early Childhood Development can lead to various degree programs, including:

• BSc Social Work

• BSc Primary Education

• Educational Studies

• Childhood Education

• Work in nurseries

• Teacher assistant