Childcare

Study LevelLevel 1 Course TypeEntry Level Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney Building

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Overview

This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. As part of the course you will study units linked to:

Service Provision
Principles and Values
Safeguarding
Person-centred Support

This pathway focuses on the skills required for working with children and young people in childcare settings.

Key Info

Our experienced staff will deliver a variety of lectures, workshops and presentations alongside independent student research, some of which may include online delivery. You will develop skills using up to date industry research and practice all linking to caring for both children and adults. Visits and guest speakers are also used to help enrich your learning experience. The course is based on a Programme of Study, which consists of:

The Vocational Qualification itself
A City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development Award
English and Maths
A Tutorial Programme
Work Experience

Learners will study 3 core Employability units and three sector specific units over the duration of the course.

Qualification Gained: Northern Council for Further Education Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings

Employability Units:

Keeping Safe
Crime and it‘s Effects
Career Planning
Stress Management
Team Work

Vocational Units:

Service Provision
Principles and Values
Safeguarding
Person-centred Care

Entry to this course requires GCSE English and GCSE Maths at a grade 2. You should have keen interest in either child or adult care.

You will be assessed through a range of methods that include coursework, assignments and presentations.

30 hours of relevant experience of work are included in the course. Our students work in partnership with the National Citizens Service (NCS) programme which helps to develop key employment skills and behaviours needed for progression to work.

Successful completion of the course can help you embark on a career in a Childcare related area. The subject can be the beginning of the journey to your career in Childcare, such as Early Years Teacher, Teaching Assistant and Youth Worker, as well as generally working with children in various environments.

Partnering with Everything is Possible, students can take part in international trips to Sicily, Sweden and Aruba.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

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