EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
BTEC A Level Equivalent

The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
Children’s development – Children’s developmental progress from birth up to eight
years, including the theories, principles and factors relating to development, and the
potential impact of a range of factors on a child’s progress through the developmental
milestones.
Keeping Children Safe – Health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities of an
individual working in an early years setting; emergency best practices and when to
address concerns about a child’s welfare.
Play and Learning – The concept of play, the influence of theories and approaches to
play, and the benefits of play and learning activities for children.
Research and Reflective Practice – The influence of research findings on policy and
provision for children and how this influences the behaviours and expectations of an
individual working in an early years setting.