Course information
Childcare Skills
London South East Colleges - Bromley
02082957000
Rookery Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HE
Course summary

This course is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge for working in the early years sector. The range of units encourages a holistic view of child development and work experience to help develop the practical skills required for working with children. To work in the early years setting you need to be caring, responsible, good with children, patient, calm, efficient, energetic and creative. What you will study: • Child development • Play in early years settings • Children’s physical and health care needs • Health and safety practice • Collaboration and communications with parents, colleagues and other professionals • Children’s communication and language needs • Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development • Child protection

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3. Applicants will also need an advanced DBS clearance.

How you'll be assessed

• Assessment is by course work and assignments, which are both internally and externally assessed. • Mandatory Exam • Placement hours needed to be completed (350)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBromley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressRookery Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HE