During this course, you will gain valuable practical experience in a childcare setting while developing your understanding of the physical development of children and the value of recreational activities.
You will learn the importance of promoting positive behaviour in early years settings, safeguarding and protection and welfare.
The course will start in September and will take one year to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
During this course, you will cover the following:
In addition to the above, your tutor will support you to find and secure a work placement within a childcare environment. You will attend College three days a week and your placement, two days a week.
You will be assessed through a combination of assignments, case studies and presentations of work, along with log book entries from placement experience.
You should have 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English language and maths.
Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. If you achieve below a grade 4 in your English and maths GCSEs at school, you will study it alongside your course when you join us.
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2025), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated financial support page.
You could progress directly into employment or on to the T Level Early Years Educator.
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