ABOUT THIS COURSE
Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings
This course is ideal for learners who are aged 16 or above who wish to progress onto further education or into the workplace. This course has been designed to support learners to progress onto level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including the early years educator sector, the supporting teaching and learning sector, and the children and young people sector.
This course is classed as a single subject and is delivered through the NFCE exam board.
You could complement your studies with enrichment activities including School Experience, Sign Language or First Aid.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Sophie Underhill
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students on our Step Up Pathway alongside English or Maths GCSE looking to build on their Level Two Portfolio.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
All units need to be completed to achieve the qualification in addition to a minimum of 120 hours in placement.
Units cover;
Child development from birth to 11 years
Play and learning Knowledge
Exploring legislation
The role of the childcare practitioner
Nutrition
Physical development and physical activity
This qualification allows progression onto Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other Level 3 qualifications relating to Childcare, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Research
Presentation
Literacy
Oracy
Self confidence
Time management
Meeting Deadlines
Confidence
Collaboration
Evaluation
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Progress onto Level Three Childcare qualifications at John Leggott College.