Level 3 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory (For Last Award 2024)

This qualification allows learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment and/or career progression in childcare or health settings.

It combines both practice units that are assessed within the workplace with additional theoretical knowledge. The practice element of this qualification mirrors that of the Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice qualification.

By completing this qualification, learners will be able to demonstrate that they:

• understand, and apply in practice, the principles and values which underpin children’s care, play, learning and development
• understand, and apply, in practice, child-centred approaches to care, play and learning
• can promote and support child development through their own practice
• can evaluate research and theories to support practice
• are aware of key policies within the sector and how these affect service development and delivery
• can work in partnership with children, their families, carers and a range of professionals
• can reflect on practice to continuously improve
• can apply a range of problem-solving techniques
• can use literacy, numeracy and digital competency skills as appropriate within their role.

Learners are required to complete a minimum of 700 hours of work placement to achieve this qualification.