Early Childhood Curriculum

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to develop and implement a broad based curriculum in an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting.

Course Outline

• Critically reflect on the contributions of a range of early childhood educational theorists to pedagogical practice.
• Assess a range of early childhood programme models and approaches and their implementation.
• Evaluate the role of the adult in supporting children’s learning.
• Select from a range of strategies to facilitate assessment for learning
• Devise learning which support children’s well-being and belonging accordance with legislation and guildlines.
• Lead curriculum implementation indoor and outdoor.
• Evaluate personal and professional learning and that of others.
• Reflect on own attitudes, values and beliefs and their impact on the learning environment.

Course Work

• Project 40%. Skills Demonstration 60%
• Entry Requirements
• Level 5 Certificate in Childcare or equivalent