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Free Level 3 Residential Childcare Course in Consett

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Diploma for Residential Childcare Course in Consett. Classes run at Consett Academy. You'll study children's care and education for ages 0 to 8, covering the demands of modern early years environments. A relevant work placement supports your studies alongside classroom learning. You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to enrol. The course runs full-time over 24 months. The level 3 BTEC diploma for residential childcare qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

Engage in a qualification that reflects the demands of modern and evolving early years environments. During the course you will examine the children’s care and education sector for children age 0-8. You will be encouraged to undertake a relevant work placement to support and enhance your studies.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine how children develop and learn from birth to age 8.
  • You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe in residential care settings.
  • You'll study legislation and frameworks that govern children's care and education in England.
  • You'll develop skills to support children's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that meet individual children's needs.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of practitioners working in residential childcare environments.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Consett Academy, supported by a work placement in a relevant childcare setting. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma is coursework-based, using assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence rather than traditional exams. Your work placement gives you the chance to apply what you learn in a real childcare environment and gather evidence for your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Consett Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Residential childcare worker: supporting children in care homes and residential settings.
  • Children's home support worker: day-to-day care for looked-after children.
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries and early years settings with under-5s.
  • Nursery practitioner: delivering care and learning for children aged 0 to 5.
  • Family support worker: helping families and children in community or residential contexts.
  • Playworker: planning and leading play activities for children in care or community settings.

What you could study next

With the Level 3 BTEC Diploma for Residential Childcare, you could move into a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce or Leadership and Management in Care. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services is a common next step for those moving into senior or management roles. You could also explore a Foundation Degree or BA in Early Childhood Studies if you want to move into a degree-level route.

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