Course information
Course content
This course will help learners gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. Learners will complete some sessions in our fully equipped nursery at College.
Learners on this course will partake in a variety of practical and learning activities including:
- Studying Child Growth and Development
- Considering and following health and safety processes and procedures
- Learning about the importance of nutrition for children and ourselves
- Looking at elements of having a healthy lifestyle
- Understanding the link between play and learning
- Planning activities for children
- Taking part in enterprise events
- Exploring the different types of roles working with children (this course is a standalone course and does not confirm competence or licence to practice)
Learners will also develop their functional skills alongside their vocational timetable by attending specific Maths and English sessions and having individualised targets in these areas.
Learners attend College for three days each week, 9am – 4pm. Group sizes are usually around eight learners.
Learners will be working on gaining an Entry level Certificate in Personal and Social skills OR Cache level 1 Diploma.
Progress will be monitored using the RARPA process where personal targets will be set and regularly reviewed with the learner, parents, carers and other professionals.
Learners on this course will take part in some observations on children and have some hands on experience.
Next steps
As in all courses in College, there is a focus on progression and the course aims to prepare for their next step whether this is a further course within the mainstream provision or join one of our employment pathways.
Dependent on student meeting entry requirements
Additional information
Coming to College is a full time commitment and you will need to ensure that you have factored in the cost of travelling to College and potentially to a local work placement. If you are concerned about this, please see what financial support is available .
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or email info@bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
