Course Summary
Interested in working with young children? This practical course introduces you to the Early Years sector through hands-on activities and real-life scenarios, helping you build confidence while developing your understanding of children’s learning and development.
You’ll explore a range of topics linked to supporting young children and take part in practical activities that help bring your learning to life. Along the way, you’ll develop skills that prepare you for the next stage of your education and help you explore whether a career working with children is right for you.
With no previous qualifications required, this course is a great starting point for students looking to progress to Level 2 Early Years or Health and Science programmes.
Key Topics
There are two core units alongside four additional units, which may include:
- Providing an Activity to Support Children’s Emotional and Social Needs
- Providing an Activity to Support Children’s Numeracy
- Providing a Children’s Physical Activity.
Assessment
There are no exams it is coursework only presented in a number of different ways including keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
Enrichment Opportunities
Enrichment as part of college programme, practical activities are part of the course.
Progression
Successful completion of this course can lead to progression onto:
- Level 2 Early Years
- Health and Science programmes
Entry Requirements
No minimum entry requirement. However you will need to study English and maths alongside this course if you do not already have these qualifications.