Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2024, 38 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

9:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

Please Note:  This is a school college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Secondary School pupils in their Senior Phase.

Develop an understanding of how children develop, learn, and play with our Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services: Children and Young People.  

You will:

• Gain insights into how children grow, learn, and play, fostering a deeper understanding.
• Earn a part of the SVQ qualification while gaining hands-on experience during your work placement.
• Explore various perspectives on child development, the importance of play, and effective communication methods with children and young people.
• Learn to identify and overcome communication barriers while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Delve into the adult's role in safeguarding children, recognizing different risks, harms, and signs of exploitation.

Our student-centred approach empowers you to take charge of your learning journey, fostering critical thinking skills. Plus, you'll develop your practical skills by completing a work placement with a local employer.

Attendance Pattern

• Tuesday and Thursday (9.30am – 4pm)

You will spend one full day in college and one full day on work placement.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit caring, considerate and compassionate students with a genuine desire to work in the childcare sector. 

• You must have achieved National 5 English and can work towards a Higher qualification.
• Due to the nature of the work placement students will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

What you study

• Communication with Children and Young People.
• Support the Safeguarding of Children.
• Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals.
• Support Effective Communication.
• Develop your Own Knowledge and Practice.
• Certification Unit.
• Play for Children and Young People.
• Safeguarding of Children and Young People.
• Promote the Wellbeing and Safety of Children and Young People.
• Development of Children and Young People.

After the course

Careers

Accelerated entry into a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services, Children and Young People or straight into work.

Continuing Study

HNC/D at College (Childhood Practice, Social Services, Healthcare Practice) or degree level study at University.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.

Teaching

How the course is taught