Childcare Skills

Course summary

Students will learn about the needs of children and babies, studying patterns of growth and development and the influences on a child’s development. They will also study how a child’s early experiences can be facilitated through positive environments, relationships and safeguarding mechanisms. In addition, they will investigate the role of the National Curriculum in facilitating learning and development; this will include analysis of current literacy and numeracy strategies within Early Years settings. Students will also complete a quality work placement as part of their assessment.