Childcare Skills
Course summary
This course helps prepare you to work with children between birth and five years. You'll also learn about children up to seven years. You'll have to do 250 hours of work placements in a range of childcare settings, this means two days a week will be in a real-world setting. Alongside your work placement, you'll hear from different professionals, including nursery managers and teachers, to help you understand the needs, pressures and skills involved in working within early years. Course content units include: •Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner •Support babies and young children to be physically active •Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability •Promote positive behavior in Early Years Settings •Partnership working in the early years •Support the needs of the child in preparing for school •Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years •Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings •Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings •Understand how to support children's development •Support care routines for babies and young children •Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs •Promote play in an Early Years Setting •Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles Progression Next Steps Level 3 Technical Certificate in Childcare Education (EYE). There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education. During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 3.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 3 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 3 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 3 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course. 4 x GCSE's at D/3 or above, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject. Your GCSE profile must include either math's and / or English , or a Functional Skills qualification in math's and / or English. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
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Assessment
You'll be assessed in your work placement to focus on your practical skills. You'll also complete internally assessed assignments with practical and theoretical activities focusing on real work situations.
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