Course summary
The Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care is an excellent choice for those aspiring to make a positive impact on young children’s lives. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for a variety of roles in early childhood education. With a focus on child development, safeguarding and professional practice, the course equips students with the expertise needed to excel in educational settings enabling them to achieve “full and relevant” status. Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice. Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Childhood education and Care Environments. Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood. Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Babies and Toddlers). Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children). Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living. Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set Project). Unit 8: Promoting inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care Environments.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CECC
- Institution code:
- H04
- Campus name:
- Whittingham Road
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
This profile should be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (9 - 4) in Maths and English Language. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5995* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Wales | £5995* | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
An additional registration fee is payable.
Provider information
Halesowen College
Whittingham Road
Halesowen
B63 3NA