A course to support parents/carers and volunteers in early years settings

Course Team Leader: Squire, Gillian

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: An interest in child care topics as a parent or carer/potential carer.

Study Hours: 3,5
Nº of Weeks:22

Additional Enrolment Info: Through usual college process

Additional Timetabling: reading at home

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: The course is a useful foundation for parents and child care practitioners

Careers Progression: progression to a range of child care courses is available

Course Description:
A range of topics relating to children's care, learning and development. Relevant issues in children's care are addressed, including legal frameworks and current styles of child care practices

Description Breakdown:
A range of units including safeguarding, practical activities, child development, and topical issues relating to child care. There are lectures, seminars, practical sessions and opportunities to develop skills in presentation and discussions within a group environment

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 29

Qualification: NCFE Certificate

Tuition Fees: 364
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 10
Exam Registration: 80
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 454

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Wednesday