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BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Unlock Your Passion for Early Childhood Education at Lyceum Campus!

Do you have a burning desire to shape the minds and futures of young children? The Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care offered at Lyceum Campus is your gateway to a truly rewarding career which will lead you to a BA (Hons) Early Years Education (Top Up).

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of early childhood development, education and environment guided by our expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a variety of roles within the field of Early Childhood Education, empowering you to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential as a passionate, skilled, and compassionate early childhood educator. Embrace the opportunity to nurture the growth and development of the next generation

  • Awarding Body: Pearson
  • Schedule: Saturdays Physical, Sunday Online
  • Intakes: March / September
  • Mode of Delivery: Physical
  • Duration: 18 Months
Pearson BTECHND in Early Childhood Education and Care Entry Requirements | Lyceum Campus

Entry Requirements: - Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care Programme

  • 2 Passes in AL or a Recognized Foundation/ Diploma and a B pass for OL English

Module Structure - Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care



  • Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice

  • Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments

  • Play and Learning in Early Childhood

  • Supporting and Promoting Children's Development

  • Promoting Healthy Living

  • Preparing for Research (Pearson-set)

  • Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments

  • Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners

  • Improving Quality in Children’s Early Education and Care Environments

  • Innovative Approaches to Children’s Play and Learning in Practices

  • Impact of Curriculum on Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Current & Emerging Pedagogies in 15 Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Advanced Practice in Safeguarding and Child Protection for the Early Childhood Practitioner

  • Outdoor Play and Learning

  • Total Work Placement of 525 hours

BTEC HND i Early Childhood Education and Care Module Structure | Lyceum Campus

Progression - Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care

To the final year of a UK Bachelor's degree (Top-Up)

Pearson HND In Early Childhood Education and Care

18 Months
At Lyceum Campus, Sri Lanka

BA (Hons) Early Years Education
(Top Up)

At UWE-Bristol, UK

Why Choose Our Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care ?


The Pearson BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education and Care at Lyceum Campus prepares students for a rewarding career shaping the minds of young learners, with a direct progression path to a BA (Hons) Early Years Education (Top-Up) at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. The 18-month programme combines expert-led teaching with a 525-hour work placement, giving students real, hands-on experience in early childhood settings before they graduate. Watch how one of our own graduates went from student to inspiring educator — now guiding the next generation of learners right here within the Lyceum network.

Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions

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An 18-month Higher National Diploma awarded by Pearson that prepares students for a career shaping the minds of young learners, with direct progression to the BA (Hons) Early Years Education (Top-Up) at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK.

18 months, delivered physically on Saturdays and online on Sundays, with intakes in March and September.

2 passes at A/Level, or a recognized Foundation/Diploma, plus a 'B' pass for O/Level English.

Yes — the programme includes a total work placement of 525 hours in real early childhood settings.

Direct progression to the final year (top-up) of the BA (Hons) Early Years Education degree at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK.

Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice, Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments, Play and Learning in Early Childhood, Supporting and Promoting Children's Development, Promoting Healthy Living, Preparing for Research, Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments, Investigating Childhood: Action Research, Improving Quality in Children's Early Education and Care Environments, Innovative Approaches to Children's Play and Learning, Impact of Curriculum on Early Childhood Education and Care, Current & Emerging Pedagogies, Advanced Practice in Safeguarding and Child Protection, and Outdoor Play and Learning.

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