Childcare Skills
Woodkirk Academy - Leeds
01138873600
Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ
Course summary

Are you interested in working with children and babies? Would you like to understand how children develop? Have you ever thought about why play is so important? If so, this could be the ideal course for you. Woodkirk Academy is pleased to be offering a KS5 qualification in Children’s Play, Learning and Development, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work within an early years sector or continue into higher education. The course also allows you to complete at least 2 different work experience placements to explore the roles of people working in the sector and allow you to link your theory with real-world practice.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE’s at grade 4 or equivalent, must include English. Previous study of Health and Social Care or Child Development is advantageous but not essential.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of teacher-assessed projects (coursework) and externally assessed examinations. You would be studying: Unit 1: Children’s Development (Exam) Unit 2: Development of Children’s Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (Exam) Unit 3: Play and Learning (Coursework) PLUS one optional unit. (Coursework) The optional units to choose from include Keeping Children Safe, Children’s Physical Development, Care and Health Needs, Working with Parents and Others in Early Years and The Early Years Foundation Stage.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ