Course Code PQ0EB / 10001
Start Date September
How long is the course? 1 Year(s)
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Child care is about having an interest in children and caring for their needs. You will help children aged between 0-15 years to learn about life including how to get on with each other. In addition you will start to be involved in their education as well as providing them with opportunities to play and have fun.
Exam board: CACHE
STARTS IN SEPTEMBER
Course Code PQ0EB / 10001
Start Date September
How long is the course? 1 Year(s)
This is quite a practical course that gives you an introduction to caring for children. You will be asked to undertake work individually and in groups during class time as well as have time to plan and carry out activities. You must complete a portfolio of work.
The course is taught in units covering the following subjects:
There will a period of work experience within the course. This will involve working with young children.
The course is 100% continual assessment.
This is a full time course and you will have the opportunity to continue progressing with your English and maths qualifications.
It is important that you can act independently and safely with children. For this reason, you will need 2 personal references, in addition to the usual reference provided by your school. This needs to show a satisfactory commitment to working with children of this age. School work experience in child care, voluntary work in play schemes, babysitting or any other experience of working and helping children would demonstrate this commitment. All prospective students are interviewed by a member of the child care teaching staff.
4 GCSEs at grade E-F including English and Maths at grade 2. Some experience of caring for young children such as babysitting, would be useful.
This course may lead to a level 2 certificate in child care or another area provided you have the appropriate entry requirements and reference. Alternatively, you could move into work based training.
You will need to buy one textbook costing approximately £23 and pay transport fares to your work experience.
You will need to obtain a Police Check from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to determine suitability as a 'fit' person to work with children. The DBS charge is currently £44 and the check is done before the start of the course (prices are for 2015).