Course overview
This course will provide learners with the strategies that can be used to care for and protect children, correct procedures to follow when caring for children and young people and why it is essential to have an understanding of how to care for children properly. This qualification will give learners a basic understanding of childcare and education, parenting and babysitting. It will also help them to make an informed choice about working with children and young people.
This qualification covers:
Young Children’s Development.
Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People.
Respecting and Valuing Children.
Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet.
Importance of Play for Early Learning.
The Value of Play for Young Children.
Sharing Learning Experience with Young Children.
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes or where appropriate use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.
You must be at least 19 years old.
You must have lived within England for a minimum of three years and/or have residency status.
The course is free, but there is a charge of £120 if you do not complete your work on time or if you withdraw.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application form.
For any enquiries please contact the team: distancelearning@stockton.ac.uk.
All learning materials will be provided to suit your requirements: fully online, fully paper-based or a combination of both.
