Childcare

CHILDCARE NOTE: All Level 2 and Level 3 Childcare Courses require a clear enhanced DBS Form and Barring by Association Form. Without this you cannot be accepted onto the study programme. There is no requirement to purchase an on-line DBS prior to Applying for the course. College staff will help with your DBS application to ensure that minimum fees are paid.

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

Level 1 Diploma Introduction to Health and Childcare

There are no formal qualifications, however a keen interest in health and childcare is essential. 1 Year Progression onto the Level 2 Diploma in Health or Childcare.

Level 2 Education and Childcare

4 GCSE subjects at grade D/3 and above, including English Language. Alternatively you will need a Level 1 child related qualification and a satisfactory school report. You will require a clear enhanced DBS form. 1 Year Progression onto Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma or a Level 3 Early Years course. Alternatively you can gain employment in the workforce.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma

5 GCSE subjects with grade C/ 4 and above, including English Language or maths.

Alternatively progression from a relevant Level 2 Childcare qualification, as well as GCSE English or maths at Grade C or above. You must also supply details of two personal referees who are not relatives and the college will write to them to obtain up to date references to support your application. You will require a clear enhanced DBS form. 1 Year Employment in schools or progress onto the Working with Children and Young People Foundation Degree. This course carries 32 UCAS points.

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Workforce

5 GCSE subjects with grade C/ 4 and above, including English Language or maths. Alternatively progression from a relevant Level 2 Childcare qualification, as well as GCSE English or maths at Grade C or above. You must also supply details of two personal referees who are not relatives and the college will formally write to them to obtain up to date references to support your application. You will require a clear enhanced DBS form and Barring by Association form, otherwise you will not be accepted onto this course.

We will request a school or college report and you will attend an interview at the college.

Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare

Occupational Specialism content for the Early Years Educator includes: • Support and promote children’s play, development and early education • Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development • Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children • Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development

5 X GCSE’s grade 4 or above (including Maths and English at 5 or above). Or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 study programme. 1 Year

2 Years License to practise in childcare settings.

Employment as an Early Years Practitioner or enter Higher Education for Primary/Early Years Teacher Training as UCAS points will be added to the overall achieved T level grade.

Students must achieve at least an overall Pass grade to receive UCAS points.

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

APPRENTICESHIPS

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

You will need 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4) including maths and English. 18 Months

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Entry Requirements; 5 GCSES/Level 2 Qualification with Maths and English at Grade 4/C 18 Months Employment opportunities exist within primary, special and secondary schools in both the state and independent sectors.

There will be increasing opportunities for apprentices to take on a wider range of responsibilities.

Opportunities also exist to move into other roles across the wider children’s workforce e.g. child care, play work or youth work.

Progression to full time employment as an Early Years Educator.