Course information
Childcare Skills
Joseph Leckie Academy - Walsall
01922721071
Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG
Course summary

Students will study core elements relating to education including: • Types of education and roles within these • Supporting education • Safeguarding and well being • Behaviour • Parents/families and carers • Working with others • Child development • Observation and assessment • Reflective practice • Equality and diversity • Special educational needs and disability • English as an additional language They will also complete the occupational specialism – Early Years Educator including: • Supporting play and early education • Developing relationships with children to facilitate development • Planning and providing care and education to children • Safeguarding health, safety and wellbeing of children • Partnership work with colleague’s parents and other professionals

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 A*-C grades / grade 5 (new grading structure) at GCSE or equivalent. Grade C or equivalent in your chosen study subject is preferred. Clear DBS check showing no criminal convictions, as you will work with young children.

How you'll be assessed

Core components: - Two written exam papers (Core Elements 1-6 and 7-12) - Employer set project Occupational specialism: - Synoptic assignments under controlled conditions (Production of activity plans) –externally marked. - Observations on placement in schools/nurseries – internal assessment externally moderated. - Observations carried out by students on children in placement plus case study observation provided by NCFE –externally marked.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWalstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG