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Ria Bhatta (BTEC)Cath Evans (WBL)
Pearson Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE)
Launch Events
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Welcome & Introductions
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
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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
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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
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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.
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
(Early Years Educator)(QCF)Units Method of assessment
•Unit 1 Child Development•Unit 7 Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Settings
Centre devised assessment (approved by SV and marked by centre or Pearson authorized assignment briefs)
•Unit 10 Understanding How to Promote Play and•Learning in Early Years Settings•Unit 12 Understand How to Work with Children in Home-based Care•Unit 16 Understand the needs of Children Who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage
Portfolio of evidence
All other units Portfolio of evidence
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
(Early Years Educator)(QCF)
Apprenticeship
Assessment Principles
Funding
Key Stage 5 performance measures
RPL
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
(Early Years Educator)(QCF)Free support
Resource and description Anticipate publication date
Specification Available now
Authorised Assignment Briefs Spring 2014
Presentations Spring 2014
FAQs Available now
Online forum –’Ask the Expert’ Available now
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
(Early Years Educator)(QCF)Commercial support
Resource Anticipate publication date
Practical EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Available now
Child Development Available now
Active Learn Go (ALGO)Child Development
Available now
EYE learner resource Autumn 2014
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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
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Unit overview
Unit(s) Method of assessment
Unit 1: Child Development Externally assessed.
Written paper-based exam, available in Jan/June windows, first window Jan 2015.
Maximum x2 re-sit opportunities after the first sitting (subject to a resit fee).
Unit 11: Reflective Practice Internally assessed.
Pearson-set assignment in specification, marked by centre, subject to standards verification.
Unit 13: Research Skills Internally assessed.
Pearson-set assignment in specification, marked by centre, subject to standards verification.
All other units Internally assessed, via centre-devised or Pearson-authorised assignment briefs.
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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
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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
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Additional support
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Support material Availability
Specification Available now
Practical Evidence Portfolio (PEP)
Available now
Delivery Guide Spring 2014
Pearson-Authorised Assignment Briefs
Batch 1: Spring 2014Batch 2: Summer 2014
Sample & past assessment materials
Available now & ongoing
Sample Schemes of Work Summer 2014
Study Skills Activity Sheets Spring 2014
Commercial resources
Student Books (x2)
Teaching & Assessment Packs
Other early years resources are also available
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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
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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
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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
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Key dates (England only)
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Activity Date
Last registration date of L3 BTEC CPLD (2012) & L3 BTEC in CCLD
31/08/14
Extension date for the L2 BTEC in CCLD 31/08/15
Review date for the L5 HNs in APWCF 31/08/15
Extension to L2 CYPW 31/12/16
Extension to L3 CYPW (Social Care and LDSS pathways only)
31/12/16
First teaching date of BTEC & WBL EYE Level 3 qualifications
Sept 14
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)
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Any Questions?
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