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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Key changes are listed in the summary table on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com).  \nThis qualification was previously known as:  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (QCF)  \nThe QN remains the same.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of going to publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 93989 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Section\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification except in documents from other organisations eg Assessment Guidance in an Annexe. |  |\n| Definition of TQT added | Section 1 |\n| Definition of sizes of qualifications aligned to TQT | Section 1 |\n| Credit value range removed and replaced with lowest credit value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| TQT value added | Section 2 |\n| GLH range removed and replaced with lowest GLH value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| Reference to credit transfer within the QCF removed | Section 5 |\n| QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels in all units | Section 12 |\n| Guided learning definition updated | Section 11 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nPurpose of this specification 1  \n1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence-based  \nqualifications 2  \nWhat are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications? 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 4  \nQualification number and qualification title 5  \nQualification objectives 5  \nRelationship with previous qualifications 5  \nProgression opportunities through Pearson qualifications 5  \nIndustry support and recognition 5  \n3 Qualification structure 6  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and  \nDevelopment (Early Years Educator) 6  \n4 Assessment 8  \nAssessment principles 9  \nTypes of evide","cbCaiu4zu41svUWI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu4zu41svUWI","pdf",1440893,169,"English","# Purpose of this specification\n# Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence-based qualifications\n## What are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications?\n# Qualification summary and key information\n## Qualification number and qualification title\n## Qualification objectives\n## Relationship with previous qualifications\n## Progression opportunities through Pearson qualifications\n## Industry support and recognition\n# Qualification structure\n## Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)\n# Assessment\n## Assessment principles\n## Types of evidence\n## Assessment of knowledge\n# Centre resource requirements\n# Centre recognition and approval\n## Centre recognition\n## Approvals agreement\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Programme delivery\n# Access and recruitment\n# Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs\n# Unit format\n## Unit title\n## Unit reference number\n## Level\n## Credit value\n## Guided learning hours\n## Unit aim\n## Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements","[{\"question\":\"When was the qualification first registered, and what does Issue 2 cover?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification is first registered in September 2014. 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