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This is a full-time course suitable for school leavers (16-18 years) who would like a career in areas of children’s care and development. The course covers a range of key subject areas that provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old. It has been designed to support progress to Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including our T Level in Education and Childcare, Early Years Educator sector, and the Children and Young People sector. The course can also provide a good basis to progress to more advanced work-related qualifications and Apprenticeships. You will also be required to undertake 200 hours of work experience which will offer valuable insight.
Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language or Mathematics.
The course consists of 6 compulsory units that cover important areas of early years practice: • Child development from birth to 11 years 11 months • Play and learning • Exploring legislation • The role of the childcare practitioner • Nutrition • Physical development and physical activity You will also undertake a route-based project, this project will focus on planning, research, and presentation skills.
The knowledge for this course is taught and assessed in College via assignments. Lessons combine theory and practical activities to prepare you for your early years vocational placements.
Assessment is undertaken via assignment work and observation in the early years and/or primary setting.
£20 for textbooks.£12.50 for a placement polo shirt.
Successful achievement and appropriate references from your tutor could enable you to progress on to the T Level in Education and Childcare, Learning and Development or begin a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship.
