Are you interested in working with children and babies? Would you like to understand how children develop? Have you ever thought about why play is so important? If so, this could be the ideal course for you. Woodkirk Academy is pleased to be offering a KS5 qualification in Children’s Play, Learning and Development, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work within an early years sector or continue into higher education. The course also allows you to complete at least 2 different work experience placements to explore the roles of people working in the sector and allow you to link your theory with real-world practice.
5 GSCE’s at grade 4 or equivalent, must include English. Previous study of Health and Social Care or Child Development is advantageous but not essential.
You will be assessed through a combination of teacher-assessed projects (coursework) and externally assessed examinations. You would be studying: Unit 1: Children’s Development (Exam) Unit 2: Development of Children’s Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (Exam) Unit 3: Play and Learning (Coursework) PLUS one optional unit. (Coursework) The optional units to choose from include Keeping Children Safe, Children’s Physical Development, Care and Health Needs, Working with Parents and Others in Early Years and The Early Years Foundation Stage.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ |
Are you interested in working with children and babies? Would you like to understand how children develop? Have you ever thought about why play is so important? If so, this could be the ideal course for you. Woodkirk Academy is pleased to be offering a KS5 qualification in Children’s Play, Learning and Development, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work within an early years sector or continue into higher education. The course also allows you to complete at least 2 different work experience placements to explore the roles of people working in the sector and allow you to link your theory with real-world practice.
5 GSCE’s at grade 4 or equivalent, must include English. Previous study of Health and Social Care or Child Development is advantageous but not essential.
You will be assessed through a combination of teacher-assessed projects (coursework) and externally assessed examinations. You would be studying: Unit 1: Children’s Development (Exam) Unit 2: Development of Children’s Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (Exam) Unit 3: Play and Learning (Coursework) PLUS one optional unit. (Coursework) The optional units to choose from include Keeping Children Safe, Children’s Physical Development, Care and Health Needs, Working with Parents and Others in Early Years and The Early Years Foundation Stage.