Award in Caring for Children

Study Level

Level 1 Award

Location

The Place University Centre

Duration

23 weeks

FT / PT

Part-time

This course is designed for students who care for children either in a personal or professional capacity. Whether you are a parent or a babysitter, this course could be for you!

You will learn about children’s development, how to talk and listen to a child and how to effectively play with a child amongst other transferable skills.

In addition to the formal lessons, individual tutorials and careers advice sessions are held with you throughout the course.

You can progress on to a range of other qualifications at Level 1 or above.

*This course is £306, however, fee remission may be available subject to your personal circumstances and residency requirements (for non UK Nationals).

Please note, this course is subject to validation. 

Requirements

A sufficient understanding of maths and English Language is needed to cope with the demands of the course. All students will undertake diagnostic assessment to assess these skills during the course interview or induction process and you will be required to demonstrate that you can work at Level 1.

Assessment

Formative assessment will take place throughout the course with a final portfolio of evidence produced at the end. There are no examinations on this course.

Progression

We offer a range of other adult qualifications and short courses. Please contact adultlearning@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information.