How is this course assessed or examined?

As you progress on this course, you will be continually assessed on your ability to work at Level 3. The course takes place across 23 units, with learners required to achieve a total of 61 credits. You’ll need to volunteer at a practical placement for at least 350 hours, complete a longitudinal study, and show competence in a real work environment. You’ll be assessed during observations, which should take place during your normal daily routine. Your Oxbridge tutor will mark your written assignments, as well as sign off your observations.

Your performance in the workplace can be assessed by a workplace assessor who has held a supervisory role for over two years, and has an Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above. Alternatively, you can choose an assessor who holds a qualification such as A1 or CAVA, alongside an Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above. Oxbridge will verify the suitability of your assessor, and offer free guidance as to how to observe and write in a format suitable for marking by your tutor. An Oxbridge assessor can also be provided for you if required, for an additional fee. Find out more about what’s required of an assessor here.

When you submit your written work, you will be required to include a bibliography using clear citations and references. You will also need to provide documentation of your work, such as an evidence record, and a log of placement hours. Your tutor will explain exactly what is needed.