Alloa Campus, Stirling Campus, Falkirk Campus
This course provides an introduction to early learning and childcare values and principles, whilst providing students with an excellent foundation in playwork,childcare and education. It will give students a general introduction to child development and enhance communication, numeracy and problem solving skills.
On completion of this course, students will be aware of issues relating to young children and their families in society today. It is ideal for people returning to education after a break or for people who wish to further their qualifications.
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.
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.
Relevant course at Level 6
August
NQ
Full time
1 year
Childcare
5
