DIPLOMA IN CARING FOR CHILDREN LEVEL 1Level 1 Full Time

Please refer to the 16 to 19 study programme document to learn more.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSEs Grade E to include English, and an interview. Or successful completion of CACHE Entry level Certificate in Caring for Children and functional skills English at entry level 3.

The course is an introduction to working with children.  It will help you to decide if you wish to undertake a career working with the age range 0-8 years.  It provides opportunities for you to identify and achieve personal goals in education and training, and to develop basic skills in caring for children, that you will be able to use in further training.  There is also an opportunity during the second half of the course to work with children in a variety of placements.

This course allows you to learn basic skills in caring for and educating young children. The course runs over 3 days, 2 days in college and 1 day in a child care placement from January till June. This course also includes qualifications in English and Maths. Units you may study include:

College classes provide the knowledge and understanding that will help to build confidence for practice in the work placements.  The course consists of three days a week in college and one day a week for placement in a variety of settings for children from 0 to 7 years 11 months from the spring term. As well as academic work, you will take part in practical workshops and regular fieldwork trips.

Successful students will be encouraged to progress to higher level courses that will increase employment potential.

Progression – CACHE level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education& Care.