Please note that only the BTEC First Certificate in Children's Care,  Learning and Development is available pre-16. 

Learners completing the BTEC First Diploma must be at least 16 years of age.  This is because learners who successfully complete the award gain level 2 early years qualified practitioner status.

Funding information is as follows:

BTEC First Certificate in Children's Care,  Learning and Development

Funding Information - see LSC Learning Aims Database
Learning Aim Reference: 10062439
Section 96: pre-16, 16-18 and 18+   Section 97: 19+

BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care,  Learning and Development

Funding Information - see LSC Learning Aims Database
Learning Aim Reference: 10062440
Section 96: 16-18 and 18+   Section 97: 19+