Getting Started in Pre School Setting

Getting Started in Pre School Setting
CACHE Level 1
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for parents, newly appointed and/or unqualified staff in pre-school settings, committee members and people wishing to explore an option of working in the Early Year's sector.

What will I do?
Delivery will involve practical work and small workshops, discussions, question and answers, role play and case studies. These will include an awareness of how pre-schools can provide learning opportunities for children and parents and a basic understanding of the management of pre-school settings, including the legislation within which they should work.
You will also gain a basic understanding of how pre-schools support children's learning and development through the activities and environment which they provide and a basic understanding of how the adults in the pre-school environment interact with the children. Practical placements are not required but it is recommended that learners have access to a pre-school setting.

Assessment
There is no assessment in the workplace and certification is by successful completion of a short multiple choice question paper.

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry qualifications but learners must be at least 16 years of age at the date of registration.

How long is the course?
15 weeks (2 hours per week) 6.30-8.30pm

Start date
Thursday 24 september 2009

Course fee
Full rate - £96
Benefit rate - £41