Children’s Play, Learning & Development

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'Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.'

'What a child can do today with assistance, she will be able to do by herself tomorrow.'

Lev Vygotsky

 FAQs

 

  • Level 2 CPLD is a really good way of gaining the introductory skills and knowledge that you need to work in the childcare sector, or any career which requires an understanding of children’s learning and development. It gives you the opportunity to do some work experience to gain practical knowledge and attributes which are essential for the Level 3 course. They key difference with this course is that it is flexible enough to allow you to resit your Maths and English GCSEs alongside it, so if you just missed getting your 4s and want a career in childcare, this is the perfect option for you.

  • Of course. 100 hours is the recommended amount of work experience for level 2 CPLD. You will complete your work experience in each age range, 0-2, 3-5, 5-8. You will gain knowledge and experience of each age range and how children develop at each stage. Through observation, planning and facilitating activities you will become experienced in assessing children's development and using your professional judgement, plan their next steps. You can carry out your work experience in any setting that is OFSTED registered and has an inspection rating of a good or outstanding and works with children under the age of 8.

  • Not a problem. You'll still have your Level 2 qualification in CPLD, and our Post 16 team will support you in finding a pathway that better suits your needs. We have a wide variety of programmes to choose from here at Walton High. Our careers advisor can also help you with this process.

  • Yes! This course equips you with everything you need to continue on to our level 3 programme and, the great thing is, you can do Level 3 right here at Walton High as well. We will offer you a 3 year pathway for Post 16 which includes CPLD level 2 and 3 and GCSE Maths and English resits alongside. Once you have passed all elements of the Level 2 programme including your GCSE resits, you will be able to start on Level 3.