Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The NCFE Caring for Children course is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in early years education and childcare. It stands out for its practical, hands-on approach, combining classroom learning with real-life experience in a supportive environment. Students benefit from guest speakers, work experience placements, and trips to early years settings, giving a true insight into the profession.
Modules you may study include:
CFC 14 – Growth and Development of Young Children
CFC 2 – Listening and Talking to Young Children
CFC 27 – Understanding Learning and Development Through Play
CFC 17 – Supporting Babies to Play
CFC 13 – Sharing Learning Experiences
CFC 26 – Craft Activities for Young Children
HL1 – Healthy Living
CFC 25 – Finding Out About Forest Schools
CFC 23 – Musical Activities
CFC 9 – Respecting and Valuing Young Children
CFC 22 – Technology Activities for Young Children
This course equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress into Level 2 childcare, apprenticeships, or work in nurseries and schools.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and Maths.
You will also be required to complete an interview/taster day. Further details will be provided following your application.
Provide two positive references. Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check.
How You Will Be Assessed
The course will be internally assessed by a range of methods. This could include tasks such as planners, posters, leaflets, presentations, practical or written assignments.
Course Progression
Successful completion of the programme could enable progression on to the Level 2 Diploma - Early Years Practitioner.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This qualification supports learners in preparing for the next steps either in level 2 training in the early years sector, or moving towards level 2 apprenticeships and employment.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your
course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice
Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
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