Childcare Skills
Course summary
This course will give you an insight into early years education and care; preparing you to work with children between 0-7 years. It is ideal if you are interested in working with young children and playing a major role in their development. What you will study: • Understanding child development • Keeping children safe • Communicating with children and adults • Preparing and maintaining environments for child care • Professional development roles • Supporting children’s play and learning • Work experience in a children’s care setting
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 4.0 or above | — |
Children's Care, Learning and Development | Grade L2M in Children's Care, Learning and Development | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
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.
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Assessment
• Assessment is by course work and assignments, which are both internally and externally assessed • Placement attendance and completion of 300 hours
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