Venues

Alloa Campus, Stirling Campus, Falkirk Campus

Content

This course provides an introduction to Early Education and Childcare values and principles whilst providing you with an excellent foundation in playwork, childcare and education. It will give you a general introduction to child development and enhance communication, numeracy and problem solving skills. On completion of this course, learners will be aware of issues relating to young children and their families in society today.

Subject include:
Working with Children and Young People; Children and Young People: Process of Play; Children and Young People: Practice of Play; Children and Young People: Rights and Protection; Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People; Communication; Numeracy; Information and Communication Technology.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4 including English, or successful completion of Step into Early Learning and Childcare or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Relevant course at Level 6