Childcare with ESOL and Maths Entry Level 3

The Childcare Sector in the UK is all about helping young children learn, grow and get ready for school. It includes nurseries, childminders and early years teachers who support children from as young as 9 months old. The government is now offering up to 30 hours of free childcare a week to help more families and support parents going back to work. This means more jobs are opening up in nurseries and early years settings. If you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in their early lives, this could be a great career path for you. English is spoken as a second language by 26% of the borough of Waltham Forest. Our ESOL courses will teach you to communicate better, help you prepare for work and give you confidence living in the UK whatever your level.

The entry requirements for this course are:

• Maths and English Assessment
•   Assessment and interview

The Childcare course consists of the following modules:

• Healthy lifestyle
• Play and Leisure 
•  Play and learning in the home
• Respecting and valuing children
• Routines for young children
•  Contraception
• Safe and hygienic environment

The ESOL course will cover the following in preparation for Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing Exams.

• Useful conversations 
•  Talking about health
• Reading and writing formal and informal communications  Learning about Living in the UK
• Making requests and complaints 
•  Preparing for the workplace

 You will also have the option of taking an Entry 3 or Level 1 Maths class.

Learners will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence for Childcare and exams for ESOL and Maths.

To further enhance your progression, you will actively participate in skills competitions, such as the Big Idea Challenge and Skills London. You will be involved in taking part in trips and visits, such as The Bank of England and attend Business Conferences. You will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge and create your future. Our Student Common Room is a great place to unwind and relax during your breaks. It features pool tables, table tennis, a gaming corner and lots of comfy sofas so you can refresh before your next lesson. Themed events are held in the Common Room so you can get the best experience of being a Waltham Forest College student.

You must complete 36 hours (1 week) of external work placement which is an essential part of the Childcare programme.

The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:

• Childcare Level 1
• Level 1 ESOL

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.