Course Summary
Through this course, students delve into the essential principles of child care, covering areas such as safeguarding, promoting development, and maintaining a safe environment. From exploring the importance of attachment to understanding the diverse needs of young individuals, this certificate equips learners with the knowledge and skills to provide effective care and support. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, students are prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people under their care.
This is a 4 month course and will be delivered online. This course is free subject to meeting eligibility criteria such as being aged 19 years or older.
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Key Topics
This qualification provides an opportunity to study a range of topics from three main areas:
1. Child care and education
2. Babysitting
3. Parenting responsibilities.
Assessment
Students enrolled onto this course will be allocated an Assessor/Tutor. All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of assessment methods. Assessment will be Internally Quality Assured (IQA) and Externally Quality Assured (EQA) by the Awarding Organisation.
The different types/methods of assessment will be discussed between student and Assessor/Tutor.
Progression
You can progress onto another adult education course.
Entry Requirements
While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, students will need to complete initial and diagnostic assessments in English and maths to determine the level of the course.