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Improving Quality in Early Education and Care Environments (Level 5 UNIT ONLY)

Pearson BTEC
Early Years

Course Overview

This unit explores quality from these different perspectives and encourages students to reflect critically on their role, the role of others in settings and how broader factors impact on quality. The unit will introduce students to a range of evidence and data to encourage them to develop a critical awareness of how quality information can be used and interpreted. An important aspect of this is learning to ask questions about evidence, such as why the evidence has been collected, how effectively it was collected, any potential biases or political influence. This will enable students to make informed judgements about quality in different contexts.Quality improvements can be categorised into top-down (e.g. statutory curricula) or bottom-up (e.g. practitioner-led). The unit considers both and encourages students to develop their research skills to enable them to better understand the significance of their and other practitioners’ roles, in enhancing quality for children through the setting environment and practice. A key part of this is clear and accurate communication with others and this is included in taught and self-directed activities.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

This course may be available again from September 2023

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 UNIT ONLY Improving Quality in Early Education and Care Environments
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    Fees:
    -

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

If you are an individual based in NI that needs to upskill

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
Two young female students walking and laughing together

Course Modules

  • Unit 10 Improving Quality in Early Education and Care Environments
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Students should have a level 3 in CCLD or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment.

ROI Requirements

Students should have a level 5 in CCLD (ROI) or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

No

Access NI Check

No

Attendance at Information Session

No

Work Placement

n/a

What's Next?

Further Study

This unit supports students continuing in higher education in subjects such as early childhood education, psychology and children’s health

Career Prospects

This unit supports students’ progress in employment in early education and care settings and can be used as Continued Professional Development

Enquiry

  • Image of Tipsudar Cochrane
    I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.
    Tipsudar Cochrane
  • Image of Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
    I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!
    Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
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