Course description
Childcare and Education Level 3 Diploma
This programme combines theoretical study in college with practical experience.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You will need five?or more GCSEs at grade?4 (C) or above including Maths and English Language. You will also require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You must have a clear DBS with no criminal convictions, reprimands or cautions.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On this course you gain:
- a Level 3 qualification that's recognised within the sector
- an extensive knowledge of Early Years
- skills for lifelong learning
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
The areas you cover on this programme are:
- Unit 1: Child development
- Unit 2: Children's health and well-being
- Unit 3: Providing safe environments for children
- Unit 4: Child health
- Unit 5: Play and learning
- Unit 6: Understanding children's additional needs
- Unit 7: Observation, assessment and planning
- Unit 9: Supporting emergent literacy
- Unit 10: Supporting emergent mathematics
- Unit 11: Preparing for school readiness
- Unit 12: International perspectives
- Unit 13: Reflective practice for professional development
- Unit 14: Professional partnerships in early years
- Unit 16: Professional practice portfolio
Continuing Studies
On completion of this programme you can enjoy a variety of opportunities that include but are not limited to:
- Career opportunities within the Early Year workforce as a lead practitioner, manger, registered manager, special educational needs coordinator and safeguarding officer
- Higher education to study a degree in early childhood which is an excellent foundation for a career working with young children in many sectors, including education, health and social care
- Foundation degree that will give you theoretical and practical knowledge including children's rights, child health and wellbeing, family and cultural contexts, and the principles of inclusive practice. It is made up of both taught and work-based elements through which you can apply your knowledge to real work contexts.
Activate Learning
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