The Diploma in Caring for Children has been designed to support learners as they develop their knowledge, understanding and skills when caring for and supporting the learning and development of children aged 0 ? 11 years. The aim of this qualification is to provide an introduction at Level 2 for learners into both early years and childcare settings.
The method of learning is through classroom based activity and work placements.
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What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include: Core units:
- Development of children from birth to 11 years of age
- Safeguarding and Welfare of children and young people
- Craft Activities with young children -Sharing learning experiences with children
Specialist units:
- Supporting children's play
- Supporting children's development
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in Childcare and Education and wish to gain a Level 2 qualification in Level 2 Diploma caring for children and young people.
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How is the course assessed?
- Placement performance and completing placement hours in Early Years and Primary Setting
- By written Assignment for each unit, posters, and presentations
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By completing placement skills booklets.
(Work Experience is in childcare placement, arranged by the College)
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme this could be a vocational or technical qualification. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can.
Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career.
If you have chosen to study for a T Level qualification, this will involve college-based theory and practice lessons along with relevant work placement to enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
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Child development, observing behaviour and how to support children and young people�s education
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Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
- Working with parents, carers, wider families, agencies and services.
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
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Plan and lead activities that include the learning and development areas of current early education curriculum requirements
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Analyse and explain how children's learning and development can be affected by their stage of development and individual circumstances
- Ensure plans fully reflect the stage of development, individual needs and circumstances of children and providing consistent care and responding quickly to the needs of the child.
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Behaviours
What is required?
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Care and compassion
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Honesty, trust and integrity while working as part of a team
- Commitment to working in a non-discriminatory way whilst promoting British Values.
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General info
You may be required to go on trips or purchase a kit and uniform to undertake this course. Information about individual items and their associated costs will be sent to you in June/July before you enrol.
Some students may be eligible for support from the Student Bursary Scheme with the costs of coming to college. Applications are available on the college website under Student Support. If you require further assistance or would like to speak with a member of Student Services, please email financial.support@northamptoncollege.ac.uk or call 01604 734333.
If you are applying for financial assistance, please do not purchase any kit items. If your application is successful, the necessary items will be provided to you.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
The Level 2 Caring for Children is not a licence to practice, you can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors, such as:
- Nursery assistant
- Classroom assistant
- Pre-school assistant
- The Level 2 Diploma qualification also allows progression onto the T level Education and other Level 3 qualifications.
- These level 2 qualifications are not a license to practice.
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Entry Requirements for new students
GCSE English or maths at grade 4 plus 3 additional GCSEs at grade 3 which must include English or maths.
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply.
These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements.
If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.
