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Ria Bhatta (BTEC) Cath Evans (WBL)

Ria Bhatta (BTEC) Cath Evans (WBL). Pearson Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Launch Events. Welcome & Introductions. Aims and Objectives. Delegates will: Understand changes affecting qualifications in the early years sector in England

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Ria Bhatta (BTEC) Cath Evans (WBL)

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  1. Ria Bhatta (BTEC)Cath Evans (WBL) Pearson Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Launch Events ALWAYS LEARNING

  2. Welcome & Introductions ALWAYS LEARNING

  3. Aims and Objectives Delegates will: • Understand changes affecting qualifications in the early years sector in England • Gain an understanding of the new Pearson Early Years Educator qualifications at Level 3, and an overview of Pearson’s early years portfolio • Get face-to-face advice and questions answered by Pearson staff and to network with other centre representatives ALWAYS LEARNING

  4. Background and Context • Nutbrown Review (2012) • More Great Childcare response (2013) • Early Years Educator (EYE) criteria (2013) • First teaching September 2014 (England only) • GCSE entry requirements • DfE training guidance ALWAYS LEARNING

  5. Introducing Pearson’s Early Years Educator qualifications • Developed in consultation with the sector • Offers flexibility with a range of sizes and optional units • Engaging content with clear, simple structures ALWAYS LEARNING.

  6. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF) • WBL qualification (QAN 600/2963/3) • Total of 64 credits • 9 Mandatory units – 46 credits • 14 Optional units – 18 credits • GLH 321–358 • Key features: • is assessed in the workplace • offers holistic assessment • has a range of optional units to meet learner needs • contains content that is important to the sector • is supported by a wide range of materials. ALWAYS LEARNING

  7. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF) ALWAYS LEARNING

  8. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF) • Apprenticeship • Assessment Principles • Funding • Key Stage 5 performance measures • RPL ALWAYS LEARNING.

  9. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF)Free support ALWAYS LEARNING.

  10. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF)Commercial support ALWAYS LEARNING

  11. BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children’s Play, Learning & Development (NQF) Range of 5 sizes: • Subsidiary Award (180 GLH) • Award (360 GLH) • Subsidiary Certificate (540 GLH) • Certificate (720 GLH) – confers EYE status • Diploma (1080 GLH) – confers EYE status ALWAYS LEARNING

  12. Unit overview ALWAYS LEARNING

  13. BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children’s Play, Learning & Development (NQF) Work experience requirements: • National Award – 50 hours • National Subsidiary Certificate – 400 hours • National Certificate/Diploma - 750 hours over a minimum of three different placement settings, across three different age ranges ALWAYS LEARNING

  14. BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children’s Play, Learning & Development (NQF) • 19+ funding for National Certificate/Diploma sizes • UCAS points to be confirmed in spring 2014 • Key Stage 5 performance measures to be confirmed in May • Annexe J details RPL opportunities for previous CPLD learners ALWAYS LEARNING

  15. Additional support ALWAYS LEARNING

  16. Commercial resources • Student Books (x2) • Teaching & Assessment Packs • Other early years resources are also available ALWAYS LEARNING

  17. How do I choose the right course? • Typical learner profiles for BTEC versus WBL • Mapping between Pearson EYE qualifications • Wide range of options at Pearson for your learners ALWAYS LEARNING

  18. What is happening at other levels? BTEC Level 2 • BTEC Level 2 First Certificate/Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning & Development (CCLD) • BTEC Level 1/2 First Award/Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning & Development • BTEC 1/2 First Extended Certificate/Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning & Development (coming soon for 2015!) Levels 4/5 • BTEC Level 5 Higher Nationals in Advanced Practice Work with Children & Families ALWAYS LEARNING

  19. What is happening at other levels? (England only) WBL • Level 2 Certificate Children and Young People’s Workforce (CYPW) • Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce (CYPW) • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) • Apprenticeships ALWAYS LEARNING

  20. Key dates (England only) ALWAYS LEARNING

  21. Key information Key contacts: • BTEC - Kate Elsmore, Subject Advisor (0844 463 2815 or TeachingChildCare@pearson.com) • WBL – Allocated Account Manager, Account Support team on 0844 576 0045 (option 3) or email: wblcustomerservices@pearson.com Future events: • Summer 2014 – ‘Get Ready to Teach’ BTEC events • May 2014 – Early Years Educator Sector Development Forums (WBL) ALWAYS LEARNING

  22. Any Questions? ALWAYS LEARNING

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