Start Date
- September 2024, Full Time
Summary
This qualification is designed to stimulate interest and encourage the learners’ understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. The qualification will cover a diverse range of units, giving core understanding of working with and caring for children aged from birth to 5 years and 11 months. The units cover both Personal development and the development and growth of babies and young children. It will also explore the value of a healthy lifestyle and diet, communication and learning, aspects of play, importance of building children's' confidence, human lifespan from birth to elderly.
Why Our College?
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
3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English Language and Maths.
Candidates should demonstrate commitment, motivation and an enthusiasm for working within the Childcare sector. A successful completion of Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check (which does involve a fee). Candidates are invited to attend an informal interview and provide a reference.
Objective
This programme will give students the basic knowledge and understanding of the key areas caring for children. It can also help you to develop transferable skills which can be used later in all forms of employment.
Assessment
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.
Progression
Successful completion of the programme could enable progression on to the Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings.
Career Progression
This qualification supports learners in preparing for the next steps either in training or moving towards work.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
Where Next?
Why Our College?
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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