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Caring for Children Level 1

Course Code: P00513

Level: Level 1

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 1 year

Course Code: P00513

Level: Level 1

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 1 year

This course provides the foundation to develop a wide range of skills and techniques essential for anyone interested in a career in Early Years & Education. The course is delivered through a range of topics, enabling you to understand how to research, develop and evaluate your ideas.

Course content

As part of this course you will study 12 units, including An Introduction to Children’s Play & Learning, Forest Schools and Science Activities for Young Children.

Teaching and learning will be a mixture of practical and class-based sessions developing your ability to stimulate and engage the children you will work with.

A clear Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required and you will have the opportunity to attend a placement where you will gain first-hand experience of working with children.

What do I need?

4 X GCSE Grade 2 to include Maths and English. This will be followed by initial assessment tasks during the induction period, to ensure you are enrolled on the correct programme.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through a combination of coursework and assignments.

Where can it take me?

You can progress to Level 2 vocational courses, either within Early Years or a different subject area.

This course will give you an insight into working with children, although you will require further study at a higher level to work as a Childcare Practitioner.

Additional information

Contact

Curriculum Director: Katie Skett

Email: kskett@halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: P00513

Level: Level 1

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 1 year

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