Education and Childcare: Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings

LEVEL 2 Certificate (NCFE CACHE)

This is a full-time programme which is studied over one year.

This course prepares learners to work with children between birth and 19 years. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years, primary, teaching and other related careers.

 

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Key topics

  • legislation: framework and professional practice

  • play: development and learning for school

  • professional development

You will

  • complete a number of work placements in a nursery or early years care and schools

  • work with a wide range of organisations

  • experience the very best in childcare working practices

  • Successful completion of a broad range of GCSEs

    These must include:

    • English Language or Maths at grade 4

    • one other related subject at grade 4

    All students on a Level 2 course will also be studying towards GCSE Maths and or English if they have a grade 3 or below at GCSE.

    You will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS). It will be administered by the college at the start of the course. The cost is £20 (non-refundable).

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Coursework

    • Assessment in the workplace

  • Join one of the largest educators of Health and Child studies in the UK. Study alongside a wide range of professions and prepare for a rewarding and exciting career.

    UNIQUE LINKS

    • NHS

    • SHINE

    • Namaste Charity at St Joseph’s Hospice

    • Local Childcare and Social Care employers

    PROFESSIONAL WORKSPACE

    • Learn in state of the art facilities with everything you will find in a modern classroom.

    • Our practical scenario room will give you the opportunity to work with baby simulator dolls and software used by schools to monitor children's progress.

    • You will gain hands-on experience in a real school environment ranging from early years to key stage 4.

    • Hear from a range of inspirational speakers such as teachers, social workers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, nurses and midwives.

    EXPERT PRACTITIONERS

    The Health and Child Studies team have published research on topics education and child development and have professional experience in a range of industries including lecturing at universities, nursery management and care home management.

    Outside of college, members of the Health and Child Studies team teach yoga, run marathons and take care of allotments.

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare, or assisting teaching. Students can progress into roles such as:

    • Nursery Worker

    • Teaching Assistant

    • Learning Mentor

    • Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

    • Students can also use this qualification to progress to a T Level in Education and Childcare or to do a related apprenticeship.

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