In this course you will specialise in early years and primary settings with a combination of practical and theory-based topics to give you a range of skills required for working in the industry. It will prepare you to work with children between birth and eleven years.
DurationThe Course in Detail
In this course you will specialise in early years and primary settings with a combination of practical and theory-based topics to give you a range of skills required for working in the industry. It will prepare you to work with children between birth and eleven years.
During the second year you will complete a work placement of a minimum of 120 hours giving you excellent first-hand experience of working in the childcare industry. Graphic: 1st Choice College in the area. Source: Vector Rankings 2022
On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:
The main subject qualification Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff.
English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals The Early Years & Primary Settings Level 2 Qualification Child development from birth to 11 years Play and learning Nutrition Physical development and activity Exploring legislation Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children Role of the practitioner Trips, visits and activities As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures.
Previous events have included: Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals Opportunity to meet representatives from universities
Our Childcare & Early Years department has a base room with practical space for hands on learning along with two classrooms.
Entry Requirements & Progression
What You'll Need
4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths) OR Level 1 Certificate in Early Years or Health & Social Care (with GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above) You will need to attend a College interview. Find out more about How to Apply Please note a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will also be required for this course. Please note you must be over the age of 16 when this course begins.
South Hampshire College Group
South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) brings together three Further Education colleges from Eastleigh, Fareham, and Southampton to create a strong and ambitious organisation.
We’re here to help you build a better future, including students, apprentices and our region’s businesses. We strive for everyone to be successful in their future through high-quality technical and professional education and training.
Eastleigh College
A leading technical and professional college which teaches over 5,700 students from across the country each year, offering a wide range of programmes to provide school leavers, apprentices and adult learners at all educational stages with the skills and knowledge needed for a highly rewarding future.
Through its extensive industry partnerships across the Solent, Hampshire and ‘South Central’ region, the college also supports more than 1,000 businesses with their ongoing training, updating, certification and licensing needs.
Fareham College
An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated college that teaches over 3,200 students each year and offers a diverse range of courses. These include T Levels, traineeships, apprenticeships, HE, and part-time and professional courses. These courses help prepare students for employment in their chosen career path or progress to university or onto an apprenticeship.
The college was a wave one T Level provider in 2020 and is the lead college for the South Coast Institute of
Technology (IoT).
Southampton College
A well-established general further education college in Hampshire, providing career-led courses, apprenticeships and education for young people, adults and businesses. The college has been serving the City of Southampton for over 70 years and currently has around 3,000 students and apprentices.
CEMAST
Our Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Manufacturing and Advanced Skills Training (CEMAST) is an outstanding provider of career-led courses, including T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications. Our courses will open the doors to many exciting progression and career opportunities.
CETC
Our Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) is a purpose-built two-acre mock construction site close to our CEMAST training centre on the Daedalus Airfield, and is dedicated to the delivery of a specialist Civil Engineering & Groundworks Apprenticeship and also specialist training in Highways.
Mission Statement
South Hampshire College Group is committed to creating better futures for all of our students. It is our mission to enable students, apprentices and regional businesses to enjoy successful futures through high-quality technical and professional education and training.
It is our aspiration to lead a better distributed, accessible, and collaborative group of South Hampshire Colleges. Through this, we will provide outstanding education and training across a wide community of students and employers in the Solent region. Our work will support the skills needs of employers and improve regional productivity, economic development and social mobility.
We will be an agile organisation, constantly developing and improving, while remaining responsive to policy and reforms in further education, and adaptive to the changing needs of the region’s employers.
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