You will learn how to care for and support children up to the age of 8 both in the classroom and in a variety of child care settings. You will develop your knowledge of how children learn and develop through different stages, ways to help children learn and play, and how to plan and practise activit
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You will learn how to care for and support children up to the age of 8 both in the classroom and in a variety of child care settings. You will develop your knowledge of how children learn and develop through different stages, ways to help children learn and play, and how to plan and practise activities for children.
In undertaking and completing this course you will also develop an appreciation for the resources and work required by childcare professionals and teachers in schools and childcare facilities.
During this course you will undertake an additional cookery qualification to understand children's nutritional requirements and develop skills to meet these needs.
Subjects covered:
An introduction to working with children
The developing child
Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children
Children and play
Communication and professional skills within childcare and education.
350 hours work experience
Learners also study GCSE in English and/or numeracy.
What are the next steps?
Further education and training at Level 3, or begin your career in child care. There is a high demand for paid child care and on successful completion of this course you can consider becoming a Nursery Assistant, Preschool Assistant, Crèche assistant, or Nanny.
Potential career routes in the Childcare industry:
Childminder
Children’s nurse
Crèche assistant
Early years teacher
Holiday childcare representative
Hospital play specialist
Learning & development
Nanny
Nursery assistant
Nursery manager
Paediatric nursing
Playworker
Primary school teaching
Residential warden
Special care baby unit assistant
Special needs teaching assistant
Teaching assistant
As a student here, you are our top priority from the first time we meet you. Our team will ensure you have the best advice and guidance when you apply, the best possible education and training while you are here, and leave with the qualifications and skills to achieve your ambitions.
Outside of the classroom, our dedicated and passionate team of support staff will help you to enjoy your time here, providing a range of services and out-of-class activities to ensure you get the most from the time you spend with us.
I am very proud to say that we were designated as a ‘Good’ college by Ofsted at an inspection in January 2023. The inspection reflected our aim – that if you choose Nescot, you will benefit from a being part of a college that supports and motivates its students towards success.
Nescot has been serving the community for 70 years now, and we have so much to offer at our beautiful campus in Ewell.
As well as a wide range of course choices for school leavers and adults, we can offer a gym and sports facilities, professional salon, Starbucks cafe, a large car park and an on-site nursery.
Our students can also benefit from a wide range of free online courses to broaden your learning experience. So whether you are looking to study full-time, part-time or at university-level, I do hope you will choose to join us.
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