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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