Outline

What will I study?

A range of units including:

  • Children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
  • Development of children’s communication, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Complete current research in early years practice
  • Study around the early year’s foundation stage standards
  • Creative activities for children
  • You will also complete your practice education portfolio documenting all your early years’ experiences

HOW ARE THE COURSES ASSESSED?

At level 1 and 2 the course is assessed by 100% coursework. Level 2 also requires students to complete 300 hours minimum, mandatory work experience in a range of early year’s settings. At level 3, you will be assessed by a range of controlled assessments, examinations, coursework and complete 750 hours minimum mandatory work experience in a range of early years settings over the two years

Progression

Be inspired to succeed and progress onto Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeship or employment. Employment opportunities could include becoming a primary school teacher, early years practitioner, nanny, crèche worker, youth worker or family support worker. 

Entry Requirements

Level 1 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have grade 1s/2s at GCSE. Level 2 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have a minimum of four grade 3s at GCSE. Level 3 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have achieved a minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE, which must include either English or Maths. Additional Information: For Level 2 Vocational Courses, we will consider 2 Vocationals, ideally one to be in a related subject. For Level 3 Vocational Courses, we will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 4 is achieved in English.

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To add a course to your application, click 'Apply', once you have selected all your courses, click 'My Applications' top right, to continue the application process.

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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate Level 2

Available At

Worsley College

Start Date

03/09/2024

Academic Yr

24/25

Name

Introductory Diploma Childcare Level 1

Available At

Worsley College

Start Date

03/09/2024

Academic Yr

24/25

Name

Childcare Diploma Level 2

Available At

Worsley College

Start Date

03/09/2024

Academic Yr

24/25

Name

Education and Childcare T Level (Year 1 of 2)

Available At

Worsley College

Start Date

03/09/2024

Academic Yr

24/25

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