Level 1/2 Technical Award in Children’s Learning and Development Who is this qualification for? This course is designed for learners aged 14-16 who have an interest in children’s learning and development and wish to develop the skills and learn the theory that can prepare them for further study and employment within the childcare sector It will particularly appeal to learners who are looking for a course that is practical in nature The Technical Award in Children’s Learning and Development will give learners the opportunity to study children aged to 10 years, developing an understanding of: growth and development communication and language development learning and play education provision (until the end of KS2) child health and safety the role of professionals and voluntary organisations What will the learners study as part of this qualification? Learners will complete three mandatory units (one externally assessed and two internally assessed) spread across 120 guided learning hours Unit 1: Research task (internally assessed) Learners will carry out an in-depth research study on a topic of their choosing, including: pre-conceptual care ante-natal care health, safety, diet and care of the child play education support for the parent and child Using their research findings, learners will then carry out a practical activity such as designing an exercise routine for a child or producing an information booklet for a pregnant woman Unit 2: Child study (internally assessed) Learners will work with a child aged up to 10 years over a period of to months During this time the learner will: carry out and evaluate appropriate research use research to select, plan and justify activities which will enable them to observe physical, intellectual and cognitive, emotional and social, communication and language development AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723) Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX carry out observations of a child to assess their development record observations analyse and evaluate observations, recognising change and progression in development and comparing against developmental milestones Unit 3: Development of the child from pre-conception to 10 years old (externally assessed) Learners will study the fundamentals of children’s learning and development and acquire the underpinning knowledge required to carry out the two practical units This knowledge will be relevant when considering future career choices and further study options This unit covers: factors influencing development pre-conception and during pregnancy growth and development communication and language development learning and play education provision (end of KS2) child health and safety the role of professionals and voluntary organisations What knowledge and skills will the learners develop as part of this qualification and how might these be of use and value in further studies? The course will provide learners with a solid understanding of children’s learning and development that will help them to make choices about further study and career options They will finish the course having developed a wide range of practical skills some of which are particularly helpful for a career in the childcare sector such as observing, communicating and working with children and other skills which will be valuable no matter what career path they choose These include skills in research, communication, decision-making and problem-solving Which subjects will complement this course? This qualification could be complemented by Technical Awards in subjects such as Health and Social Care, Sport or Food and Catering It is also a great partner for GCSEs such as Sociology, Psychology and Biology This course will also offer a progressive route through to A-levels, Technical Certificates, Tech Levels and BTEC Level National Diplomas Further information www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/childrens-learning-and-development/ AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723) Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX of