Introduction to Childrens and Young Peoples Settings - Certificate

This course will enable you to develop a range of skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life and develop your knowledge and awareness of health and social care.

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  • What you will study
    • Understand the range of service provision and roles
    • Understand the principles and values
    • Awareness of protection and safeguarding
    • Introduction to communication
    • Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion
    • Introductory awareness of health and safety
    • Introductory awareness of person-centred support
    • Introduction to children and young people's development
    • Encourage children and young people to eat healthily
  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal GCSE entry requirements for learners enrolling on Level 1, Introductory or Entry programmes.

    You will also need an advanced DBS clearance

  • Assessment

    Assessment is by course work and assignments, which are both internally and externally assessed

  • Moving Forward

    Child Care Level 2 First Extended Certificate (subject to having good attendance and interview)

  • Duration

    1 Year

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