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About the course
Applications are now closed.
The course provides you with the basic knowledge to progress on to higher level programmes or out into the sector. You will have work experience within the sector that will draw on your theoretical knowledge and allow you to understand the sector and explore the variety of job roles within the sector.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at grade 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Why study?
This course gives you the opportunity to explore the sector whilst also enabling you to improve your maths and English grades. If you improve these grades and would like to progress in college you may be able to move on to our level 2 programme on the completion of your studies.
Companies we have strong links with:
- Queens baby nursery
- Nanny Annies
- Home from Home
98% success rate
100% of successful students moved on to higher level courses in college or into employment.
Course is taught by highly professional sector experienced staff.
100% students take part in sector specific work experience as a requirement of their course.
Where will this course take me?
Possible careers:
- Level 2 childcare
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
- Nursery Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in Childcare
Core modules
Understanding the range of service provisions and roles in the sector
Understanding the principals and values in the sector
Protection and safeguarding
Communication
Understanding the range of service provision
Understanding equality and inclusion
Introduction to health and safety
Person centred support
Human growth and development
Children and young people’s development
Understanding the importance of engagement in leisure and social activities
Introduction to the physical care of babies and young people
Introduction to the development of children and young people through play
Self development
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through the completion of workbooks, group activities and role plays/demonstrations.
You will receive daily feedback on the course from your Tutor as well as regular written feedback
Will I have to provide anything?
Childcare Polo shirt x 2 for placement
Deposit payment for iPad
Pens
Paper
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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