This is a qualification for anyone wanting to work with children. It gives you the skills and confidence that you need to either carry on with further study or step straight into a job.
This cutting-edge course explores the development of children from birth to 16 years of age. It covers exciting topics, like children and play, as well as the latest thinking in children's services.
Features & Benefits
This course includes:
placements in primary schools and day nurseries
guest speakers, who are practising childcare professionals
a range of teaching methods, adapted to your preferred learning style
opportunities to upgrade your literacy and numeracy skills
Course Content
Equality, diversity and inclusive practice
Support care routines for babies and young children
Promote play in an Early Years Setting
Health and safety of babies and young children
Partnership working
Promoting positive behaviour
The course is internally assessed through placement competence, written
assignments, and a multiple-choice exam paper.
Entry Requirements
GCSE English and Maths: one at grade C/4 or above, the other at grade E/2 or
above, plus 2 other GCSE's at grade 2 or above AND A
satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for
courses involving work placement and will be required before going into
employment
Progression
Upon completion of this course, you could enter employment, as an assistant
in a range of early years settings, or continue your studies with a T Level
foundation year or T Level in Education.
Why Loughborough?
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of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme