Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development - Practice and Theory
BTEC
In Sketty
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Sketty (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
This two year course builds on the knowledge and skills needed for working with children and young people from birth to age 19. This course will include a work placement. Areas of study include:
Principles and values
Safeguarding
Health and wellbeing, learning and development
Professional practice
The role and context of children’s care, learning and development and play provision across the UK
Creating positive environments for children’s care, play, learning and development.
You will also complete the Core Qualification alongside this course.
Elements of this course can be delivered through the medium of Welsh.
Updated November 2018
Facilities
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Subjects
- Play
- Learning and Development
Course programme
A large part of the assessment takes place in your work placement, but you are also required to compile a substantial portfolio of evidence from both placement and college.
Staying at Gower College Swansea, you could progress on to the Foundation Degree in Care and Support or the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood or the Foundation Degree in Community Work and Employability Students could pursue a degree course in primary teaching, early years, social inclusion, psychology or sociology. Some students also consider an Access programme that enables them to consider careers in children’s nursing or social work.
Level 2 childcare qualification or five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language. You must complete a DBS prior to enrolling on the course. Cost is approximately £44
Additional information
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development - Practice and Theory