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Education and Early Years

Caring for Children Level 1

This introductory level course is designed for those interested in working with children.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Springfield Sixth Form Centre, Huddersfield Centre
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OVERVIEW

This introductory level course is designed for those interested in working with children and is an excellent choice for anyone keen to develop a career in the early years industry. The topics covered will prepare you to support children’s learning and development.
You will increase your knowledge and begin to look at the skills that are required to care for young children, whilst gaining an insight into providing a safe and supportive environment for children, identifying how children grow and develop and how providing healthy food for children is essential.
You will be at for college three days and take part in lots of practical activities. There will be opportunities to spend time working with children to give you some valuable work experience, giving you time to put theory into practice.
Whilst developing skills in employment, you will be able to plan your next steps successfully and reflect on your time at placement allowing you to successfully complete a portfolio of evidence.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 2 or above. You will also need to have a DBS check. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed through written assignments, satisfactory reports from work placement, practical tasks and presentations.
Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings
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