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Early Years/Childcare

To achieve the Certificate the learner must complete 11 mandatory units. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, and communication and professional relationships.

  • Entry requirements

    Learners will need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (schools). Students on practical placements will need an Enhanced DBS certificate.

  • Who is the course for?

    This qualification is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges.

  • Study methods

    Class based discussions, presentations, group work, online resources, and independent study

  • How is the course assessed?

    Internally assessed with a range of evidence to build a portfolio of evidence with placement assessed observations

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    School based as a Level 3 Teaching assistant

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Progress to the Diploma for Level or the Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

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