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Success in AAQ BTEC National Early Childhood Development Unit 1 and 2 External Exams

Resources and approaches to support effective exam technique and revision for learners taking Units 1 and 2.

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Overview

Format
Face-to-face CPD
Series
Success In
Duration
1 day (10am to 3.15pm)
Price
£315.00 inc VAT
Audience

All teachers delivering AAQ BTEC National Early Childhood Development, supporting learners preparing for their Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 assessment.

Upcoming dates

  • Thursday September 24th 2026

    London - The Clermont Hotel (Charing Cross)

    £315.00 inc VAT

About the course

This practical day of professional development is designed to equip you with effective strategies and ready-to-use resources to help your students succeed in the Unit 1 and Unit 2 assessments.

Drawing on official exam board materials and the extensive expertise of the tutor2u Early Childhood Development team, our subject specialists will share practical ideas and guidance to enhance your exam preparation and revision lessons during this crucial pre-assessment period.

What we'll cover

  • An overview of the qualification structure
  • Unit specifications and content
  • Exam format and considerations
  • Sequencing, depth & focus of teaching for exam success

  • A deep dive into the demands of each question type
  • Helping students to effectively structure their responses under timed conditions
  • An exploration of assessment and how student responses are marked to help you provide more effective and targeted feedback

  • Teaching exam skills to secure success
  • Building successful application, analysis and evaluation
  • Maximising use of theories in Unit 1
  • Strategies and techniques for explicit revision teaching

The tutor2u approach to CPD

  • A full day of CPD designed and delivered by experienced subject specialists

  • Practical, ready-to-use resources that you can put to use and share with colleagues as soon as you return to the classroom

  • A chance to have your questions answered, and teaching problems solved

  • An invaluable opportunity to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from other centres and to build a network of contacts

  • Refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch

  • All attendees receive a 20% one-time discount code to use on full price tutor2u print or digital resources

What attendees say

A really helpful day, lots of information and resources plus was good to network with other teachers. Venue was easy to get to and we were well fed!

Health & Social Care Teacher

I just wanted to say that the training I attended on Friday was the best training I have ever had in terms of BTEC. It was absolutely fantastic. Both the trainers were brilliant - knowledgeable, engaging and credible. They were able to answer questions and their knowledge and ability to relate to us as teachers was just brilliant. I feel so much more confident now and very much hope that there will be some more resources on their way with regards to this course because I will be the first to buy! I cannot convey in words how helpful this was!

Attended the Teaching the New BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ) Health & Social Care CPD Course

Assistant Head

Your hosts

  • Claire Sayce

    Claire began her career as an Early Years Practitioner and Nursery Officer in charge before moving into Further Education, where she taught Early Years and Health & Social Care. She later became a Quality Lead and Curriculum Area Manager, responsible for raising standards and supporting curriculum development. Alongside teaching and leadership, Claire has worked with several awarding organisations as an examiner, standards verifier, quality assurer, writer, reviewer, and trainer for Childcare and Health & Social Care qualifications. She has also delivered international training on quality in Early Years and Play, and is a published author, contributing a chapter on supporting children’s play, learning and development. Claire now works in safeguarding and also volunteers with children.

  • Liz Blamire

    Liz is the tutor2u subject lead for two subjects: Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. She is a former NHS midwife who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health & Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz has extensive experience in qualification development, assessment writing, examining and moderation, and is a textbook author. Liz has recently completed her MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs, where she focused on the social, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people.

  • Lynne Fountain

    Lynne is a regular contributor to the tutor2u Health & Social Care team. She has taught Health & Social Care, Sociology and Psychology in FE and secondary schools since 2014. She has successfully led a large Social Sciences department at a girl's comprehensive school in London and she is an experienced examiner, moderator and textbook author. Lynne has a first degree in Sociology and an MSc in Criminology. Prior to her teaching career, Lynne held a variety of roles for the Department for Education, the charity sector, youth justice and a large children's hospital, where she used her Post Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management to manage a forensic paediatric medical service.

About Success In

Maximise your students’ performance in external exams. Sharpen your approach and focus on what examiners reward most.

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