WHY STUDY CHILD PLAY, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT? The early years sector in England is made up of over 80,000 settings, with 1.3 million childcare places for children under five. This ranges from child minders and nannies to nurseries, crèches and preschools. The early years sector focuses on the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years. Child play, learning and development is an ideal course for anyone who sees child care as a potential career option WHAT’S COVERED? CLPD covers areas such as Child development, working in the early years sector , caring for children and supporting children’s learning through play FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES CLPD is a level 2 course that can help you achieve the entry requirements for Level 3 courses such as A-Levels and BTEC Extended Certificate Qualifications. The course can also allow progression to employment and apprenticeships in the early years sector