Caring for a Child/Children (with ESOL) - Entry Level 3 Certificate

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This entry-level 3 qualification will provide you with the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child.

You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.

You will study various units, these include:

• Healthy eating routines for children
• Respecting and valuing children
• Play and learning activities to use with children
• Taking care of a sick child
• Routines for young children

All the resources will be provided by the college. You will need to commit to attending all timetabled lessons for the duration of the course.

Assessment is based on the completion of coursework created during the course.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to a Level 1 Diploma in Childcare.

This entry-level 3 qualification will provide you with the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child.

You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.

You will study various units, which include:

• Healthy eating routines for children
• Respecting and valuing children
• Play and learning activities to use with children
• Taking care of a sick child
• Routines for young children

All the resources will be provided by the college. You will need to commit to attending all timetabled lessons for the duration of the course.

Assessment is based on the completion of coursework created during the course.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to a Level 1 Diploma in Childcare.

This qualification develops the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child. There is a range of units available, setting a routine through healthy lifestyles and the importance of play and learning.

You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.

There is a range of optional units that will be selected by the lecturing team. These may include:

• Routines for young children
• Confidence-building for the young child through play
• Play and learn in the home
• Eating healthily
• Providing a safe and hygienic environment for a young child
• Listening to and talking with a young child

There are no entry requirements for this course.

This qualification is assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This can include tasks such as, designing charts or leaflets, worksheets, written work or oral questioning.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

Once completed successfully, you can progress to a Level 1 qualification in either childcare and early years or health and social care.