This qualification is designed to stimulate interest and encourage a learner's understanding of the skills needed to care for a baby or young child.
The qualification is also suitable for parents who wish to develop parenting skills and life skills, including those with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.
(Please note: English as an additional language (EAL) is not an indication of a special educational need (SEN) unless accompanied by one).
This course is scheduled over 1 day a week for 29 weeks.
Starting from November the 5th from 9.30-14.45
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Sector Overview
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.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- Assessment and interview
If required, you will study GCSE/Functional Skills English and/or maths/ESOL alongside your course so you can progress to the next level.
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What will I study?
This 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
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Written tasks
- Practical activity
- Presentations
- Role play
- Study visits
- Team building activities
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Enrichment
To further enhance your progression, you will be involved in taking part in trips and visits, such as local schools, nurseries, Mother and baby groups and local library sessions to support story telling.
You will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge.
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Work Experience
You will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related employers and take part in experiential events to improve your personal development.
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Progression opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Childcare Level 1
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 95% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
