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Caring for Children - Level 1
Overview
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This course offers a wonderful opportunity for you to begin your career working with young children.
Combining both practical and theoretical learning, this exciting course allows you to learn in the classroom, in our early years practice room and off-site as part of your work experience hours.
During the course, you will discover how to plan and create a range of activities in preparation for your work placement. You will also take part in a range of learning activities that will enable you to build a good knowledge of child development.
What will I study?
- Understanding children's learning and development through play
- Finding out about Forest Schools
- Health and safety when working with young children
- Activities for young children
- Work placement preparation.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to those aged 16-18 years
- GCSE English Language or Maths at grade 3-9 plus four GCSEs at grade 2-9 (one must be English Language or Maths)
- You will need to attend an applicant event and have a successful DBS check
- You will also need a positive attitude to learning and commitment to good attendance at college and your work placement.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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- Assessment
You will be assessed by a range of methods including written assignments, booklets, posters and a report from your work placement.
- Progression
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- Award in Caring for Children
- NCFE
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
- Studying Education and Early Years at WNC
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.