Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The NCFE Caring for Children Certificate 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. You will 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:
- Growth and Development of Young Children
- Listening and Talking to Young Children
- Understanding Learning and Development Through Play
- Supporting Babies to Play
- Sharing Learning Experiences
- Craft Activities for Young Children
- Healthy Living
- Finding Out About Forest Schools
- Musical Activities
- Respecting and Valuing Young Children
- Technology Activities for Young Children
This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress onto higher-level childcare qualifications, an Apprenticeship, 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 work-related activities as part of the course.
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
- Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English language and maths.
- You will be required to complete an interview/taster day.
- Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check.
- Two positive references.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be internally assessed through 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 support you to progress on to the Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This qualification will support you in preparing for your next steps either in Level 2 training in the early years sector, or moving towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship 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 work-related activities as part of the course.
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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