Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:-

This course has no formal entry requirements; however, you will be individually assessed at taster day and during the interview to ensure that you are working at an appropriate level, and that the progression pathway is the right option for you.

Additional Requirements: -

· Attendance and successful completion of a Curriculum Taster Day and interview to assess suitability

· Completion of taster day task to a Level 1 standard (which you will receive on your Taster Day)

· Informal interview - including discussion regarding progression

How You Will Be Assessed

This course has a mixture of coursework and practical skills required to gain an understanding of childcare.

Everything for the course is assessed through coursework, such as posters, case studies, worksheets and assignments alongside group work, team building, class discussions and practical activities. There are no formal examinations. However, if you are taking English or Maths as part of your programme of study, there will be exams for those.
You are awarded a pass or a referral grade on each unit/project. You will need to pass all units in order to achieve the qualification. Some units/projects will have set deadlines and there will be sufficient time to complete all the work in class.

Course Progression

Your course progression would be onto Caring for Children Level 1 or Health and Social Care Level 1.

Where Your Course Can Take You

This course will help you build skills that are in demand for entry-level jobs in health and social care. It will boost your confidence for teamwork and support you to progress to higher level study. We can also provide advice and guidance if you are wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route.

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.