This one year full time programme is designed to build the knowledge and skills required to work with babies and young children from 0-5 years.
You will study subjects including:
Role of the early years practitioner Understand how to support children's development Legislation, safeguarding, protection and welfare Support care routines Special educational needs and disabilities Planning and delivery of activities Promoting play and learning
This programme incorporates experience within a real work environment which is an integral part of the course and takes place in an early years setting for a minimum of 2 days per week.
The development of practical English and Maths skills will be an essential part of your programme. In addition, if you have not achieved a GCSE grade C or above in English and/or Maths (or new grading 4 or above for GCSE Maths and English), you will study for a recognised qualification appropriate to your level e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills. IT will be embedded in the delivery of your specialist skills.
There will be a cost to students of GBP120 which includes security check (DBS) and course materials, 19+ fees apply.
Once at the College you will have to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is not possible to complete the course without satisfactory clearance.
In addition to the entry qualifications, the offer of a place on the course is subject to the outcomes of an interview and initial assessment which will take place at the College.
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What you could study next
This early years practitioner qualification is a strong foundation for further study in childcare. A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the next step for many, and it's the level recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. From there, you could work toward a Foundation Degree or BA in Early Childhood Studies, or a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management for early years settings.
