Career Development: Career in Childcare - An introduction to Early Years Settings

<p>This course provides learners for further learning and training, and gives a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings. It considers childcare and development from birth – 5 years, 11 months.</p>

<p>Upon successful completion of workbooks learners will gain NCFE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Year&#039;s Settings and the NCFE Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment.</p>

<p>The units of the core vocational qualification include subjects such as</p>

<p>• the management and organisation of an Early Years setting, and the value of play.</p>

<p>• Responsibilities of each role within the setting</p>

<p>• Safeguarding</p>

<p>• Policies and procedures</p>

<p>• Legislation</p>

<p>• Key Person</p>

<p>• Team working</p>

<p>• Feedback and review for best practice</p>

<p>• How play supports development</p>

<p>• Different play types</p>

<p>• Meet individual needs</p>

<p>In addition, learners will spend focused time developing both the digital and English skills required for a career in early years.</p>

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<p>This programme is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in an Early Years setting, including: young people (19+), mature learners, parents, volunteers, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.</p>

<p>You must be aged 19 and over by the 31st of August 2025 and be eligible for publicly funded courses. Enrolment is subject to (1) GLA-fundng eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income and prior attainment, and (2) initial assessments. Those accepted on the course will have demonstrated through initial assessment:</p>

<p>• Written and spoken English at Level 1 or above</p>

<p>• Digital Skills at Entry 3 or above</p>

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<p>You will learn safely in face-to-face classes.</p>

<p>Your class mates and your teacher will give you feedback about your work which will help you improve.</p>

<p>Your teacher will give you feedback on all submitted assignments.</p>

<p>You will be able to give your views in a feedback form at the end of the course or directly to your tutor or a manager during the course. You may also be asked to participate in surveys for funders or Ofsted.</p>

<p>On successful completion, this course could lead to studying for a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Learners who are not yet ready to study at Level 2 could enrol on a Functional Skills English. You could also enrol on an ICT course to continue to improve your digital skills.</p>

<p>Towards the end of the course, your teacher will speak to you about your next steps in learning.</p>

<p>As part of your course we may organise trips and othe enrichments activities to assist you with your learning. Trips/ enrichment activities are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.</p>

<p>Your learning will be assessed through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. You will take part in discussions and chats with other learners and your teacher. Your teacher will give you homework each week.</p>

<p>You will be required to successfully complete workbooks to achieve the NCFE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Year&#039;s Settings and NCFE Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment.</p>

<p>You will need to come to lessons with pens, a ring binder folder, wriitng paper or a notebook.</p>