BTEC National Certificate in Childcare

BTEC National Certificate in Childcare
This is a two year course, equivalent to two A levels on successful completion of the course with a merit or distinction grade. This is an exciting course for students who are interested in working with children in a wide range of settings. We offer you the opportunity to study life in depth and the content is varied and interesting.

We encourage critical thinking along with self-reflection and aim to create a positive, creative and friendly environment where students are motivated and feel confident to express empathy and understanding with a diverse range of human needs.

Within this course we enhance our learning experience through work experience (800 hours over a two year period), attending talks from visiting professionals, and visiting exhibitions, conferences and health fairs. You will be given the opportunity of gaining practical, hands-on experience with our virtual babies and you will independently research projects using multimedia applications including the use of a PSP.

What will I study on this course?
We will study the following units within this course:

• Positive relationships for childrens care
• Learning & development
• Positive environments for childrens care
• Promoting childrens development
• Reflecting on and developing practice for children aged 08 (800 hours' work experience over a two year period)
• Safeguarding children
• Promoting childrens rights
• Children learning activities and play
• The development and care of babies and children under three years
• Psychological perspectives on childrens behaviour.

How is this course assessed?
100% coursework

What kind of student will do well on this course?
Students should:

• have an interest in the childcare professions and the welfare of children
• enjoy discussion
• be able to think critically and reflect on your own performance during work experience
• be able to meet strict coursework deadlines.

Exam Board
The examination board for this BTEC National Certificate is Edexcel.