Course: Childcare and Education
Study Level
Level 1
Level 2
Location
Great Yarmouth Campus
Lowestoft Campus
Duration
1-2 Years
FT / PT
Full-time
Supported by inspirational college tutors and industry experts, you will develop an understanding of child development, play and learning, international approaches to education, safeguarding, additional needs and so much more.
Our course will equip you with a licence to practise and our workplace assessors will support you to master the skills you will need to support children’s development and make a difference to their long-term outcomes, as this is the most crucial period for children’s brain development.
You will also use our outdoor learning environments to plan activities to take into settings to help educate and inspire young children about nature and creating a better planet. Forest and beach schools are part of our ethos in helping to create a new generation of green influencers.
In previous years, students have also benefited from educational trips to Italy and New Zealand as part of the Turing Scheme, where they experienced international approaches to childcare and explored different ateliers.
Why study with us?
- Amazing learning environments, including simulated nursery and outdoor area.
- Excellent partnerships and placement opportunities with schools and nurseries across Norfolk and Suffolk, creating additional learning opportunities to meet local needs.
- Opportunities to travel the globe through the Turing Scheme with previous educational trips taking students to New Zealand and Italy.
Units you may study include:
- Child development
- Observation
- Working with families
- Behaviour
- Safeguarding, health and safety
- SEND
Requirements
Our course is suitable for students who have a desire to work in the care industry and wish to explore careers in either Childcare or Health and Social Care.
For Leve 1 entry, you will need to have achieved four GCSEs at grade 2, including English and maths.
For Level 2 entry, you will need to have achieved four GCSEs at grade 3, including English and maths.
These entry grades are set as a guide, however we encourage students who are interested in this course and unsure of the grades they will achieve to submit an application and come along for a discussion with the course lecturer to assess your suitability.
Assessment
You will be assessed through portfolio work.
Progression
Career options might include teaching, early years leader, specialist roles such as SENCO lead, safeguarding, SEND lead, speech and language therapist, paediatric nursing, midwife, early years practitioner and many more.
Childcare is an excellent course if you want to go onto study a degree in subjects such as midwifery, paediatric nursing or early childhood. Or alternatively, you can go into an apprenticeship or straight into employment
"Woodlands has a strong and professional working relationship with East Coast College. The students we have on placement with us are very pleasant, helpful and eager to learn and we encourage them at our setting. The students are well supported by the college and the team are always on hand to provide advice. We feel this is a mutually beneficial arrangement as we always welcome an extra pair of hands. The students gain valuable experience and learning opportunities to support their college course."
Woodlands Primary Academy
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