Pearson Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Launch Events Ria Bhatta (BTEC) Cath Evans (WBL) ALWAYS LEARNING Welcome & Introductions ALWAYS LEARNING 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 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 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. 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 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 ALWAYS LEARNING 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. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF) Free support Resource and description Specification Anticipate publication date Available now Authorised Assignment Briefs Spring 2014 Presentations Spring 2014 FAQs Available now Online forum –’Ask the Expert’ Available now ALWAYS LEARNING. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development (Early Years Educator)(QCF) Commercial support Resource Practical EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Child Development Active Learn Go (ALGO) Child Development EYE learner resource ALWAYS LEARNING Anticipate publication date Available now Available now Available now Autumn 2014 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 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 ALWAYS LEARNING Internally assessed, via centre-devised or Pearson-authorised assignment briefs. 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 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 Additional support Support material Availability Specification Available now Practical Evidence Portfolio (PEP) Available now Delivery Guide Spring 2014 Pearson-Authorised Assignment Briefs Batch 1: Spring 2014 Batch 2: Summer 2014 Sample & past assessment materials Available now & ongoing Sample Schemes of Work Summer 2014 Study Skills Activity Sheets Spring 2014 ALWAYS LEARNING Commercial resources  Student Books (x2)  Teaching & Assessment Packs  Other early years resources are also available ALWAYS LEARNING 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 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 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 Key dates (England only) 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 ALWAYS LEARNING Key information Key contacts:  BTEC - Kate Elsmore, Subject Advisor (0844 463 2815 or [email protected])  WBL – Allocated Account Manager, Account Support team on 0844 576 0045 (option 3) or email: [email protected] Future events:  Summer 2014 – ‘Get Ready to Teach’ BTEC events  May 2014 – Early Years Educator Sector Development Forums (WBL) ALWAYS LEARNING Any Questions? 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