Venues

East End Campus, Easterhouse Campus

Content

This 18-week course provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in working with children in early learning or childcare settings. It offers an integrated mix of theory and practical learning, designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to support children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

You’ll explore how children grow, communicate and learn, and how to provide nurturing, inclusive environments that help them thrive. Through a combination of class-based learning and reflective activities, you’ll build the confidence to support children across a range of early years settings.

Key topics include:

Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People – understanding physical, emotional and social growth; Supporting Children with Additional Support Needs – inclusive approaches to individual care; Communication – building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 4 including English.

You would require a satisfactory PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to show you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details.

Progression Routes

NC Childhood Practice (Level 6) or employment as a nursery assistant or in an out of school care setting.