- Children’s development
- Keeping children safe – Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities
- Play and Learning
- Research & Reflective Practice.
What are lessons like in this subject?
The Extended Certificate is for individuals interested in learning about the children’s care and education sector (0-8 years) with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses and employment/training.
Progression Routes
Nursing – Child – BSc (Hons)
- Teacher Training – Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons)
- Social Work – BA (Hons) Social Work
- Psychology – Psychology BSc (Hons).
What will I study?
Course Content
The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
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