Venues

Anniesland Campus, Cardonald Campus, Langside Campus

Content

A career in childhood practice can be very rewarding, and as there’s currently an increased
demand for childcare professionals, it’s an exciting time to get involved. NC Childhood Practice provides a solid foundation that supports anyone interested in working in an Early Learning and Childcare environment.

You’ll study the theory around child development, the rights of a child and the sociology of childhood, as well as doing a practical training placement which will give you valuable work experience in a childcare setting.

Subjects include: Planning for practice; Planning for practice: Workplace experience; Providing an inclusive curriculum in a childhood practice setting; Protecting and promoting the rights of the child; Sociology of childhood; Child development; Child development: Theory; Services for children and young people.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5 including English, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5.

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 HNC or SVQ course.