Free Entry Level Caring for a Child/Children Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus, full-time during the day. Over 36 weeks, you'll build the basic skills needed to care for babies and young children, covering healthy eating, play and learning activities, routines, and how to support a sick child. The course also develops your English alongside the childcare content, combining the caring for a child/children qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 Certificate. Assessment is through coursework completed during the course.
Who this course is for
This entry-level 3 qualification will provide you with the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child.You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
All the resources will be provided by the college. You will need to commit to attending all timetabled lessons for the duration of the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support healthy eating routines for children.
You'll explore play and learning activities suitable for young children.
You'll understand daily routines for babies and young children.
You'll learn how to care for a sick child.
You'll develop skills in respecting and valuing children.
You'll practise presenting a professional image in an early years setting.
You'll build your English language skills alongside your childcare learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Holloway Campus, attending full-time during the day. All resources are provided. Assessment is based entirely on coursework you create during the course. There are no exams. You are expected to attend all timetabled lessons throughout the 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery.
Childcare worker: caring for young children in a day care or crèche setting.
Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery.
Playgroup assistant: supporting activities and routines in a community playgroup.
Nanny or au pair: providing home-based care for babies and young children.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education: a natural next step to build on your Entry Level caring for a child/children certificate.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: moves you closer to working in a recognised childcare role and meeting Ofsted staffing requirements.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your English qualification if you want to progress further in education or work.
