This course is designed to stimulate interest and encourage your understanding of the skills required to care for children.
You’ll study a range of topics including:
- Sharing learning experiences with children
- Respect and value of children
- Science activities for young children
- Musical activities for young children
- Learning about forest schools
- Listening to and talking with a young child.
Learn from industry-experienced and well qualified tutors who have spent many years in the early years sector, having specialist qualifications and knowledge to bring to their teaching. Participation in work experience, opportunities to take part in cross-college events, guest speaker sessions and links in an early years settings including nurseries and primary schools.
GCSEs at grade 2 including English and Maths or equivalent functional skills level 1, routes to care or certificate in caring for children. Successful interview with a course tutor.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply button at the top of this page.
For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
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Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with fees.
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01909 504500.
A polo shirt, black trousers and sensible footwear will be required for work experience. You’ll be expected to purchase the course text book.
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care
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