A Level

A-Level - Early Childhood Development (AAQ)

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • College 16+
  • Crewe Campus
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The Course

This qualification will give you opportunities to engage in a broad investigation of the children’s care and education sector (0-8 years). There are four mandatory units; two examined and two internally assessed. The internally assessed units give you the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop your health and social care knowledge.

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A level subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, Biology and English. It is an ideal course for you if wish to progress to higher education as a pathway to employment.

You will study the following mandatory units:

  • Children’s Development
  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Play and Learning
  • Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting

 

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Typically you will need 5 GCSEs, including two grade 5/B (or above) and three grade 4/C (or above) including maths or English.
Most of our A-Level students also go on to study at top universities.

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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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Starts : September 2nd, 2025
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When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
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