In order to gain the award, you will need to complete 16 childcare units and two Functional Skills units in English and Maths. (Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English are part of a scheme introduced by the Government. This will lead onto the retaking of GCSE English and Maths during the Level 2 Childcare qualification.) The Level 1 Caring for Children programme is designed to stimulate your interest and encourage an understanding of skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. The programme serves as an excellent foundation starting block on which to build further skills. Please note this Diploma is not a licence to practice and work with children. Students who pass their Functional Skills in Maths and English, pass all their assignments and have an attendance score of over 85%, may be recommended to proceed onto a Level 2 programme in either Health and Social Care or Childcare at Eastleigh College. The programme aims to: Provide you with the opportunity to develop basic skills in caring for children that you can use as a starting basis for further training in Health and Social Care or Childcare at Level 2. Deliver Personal and Social Development skills (PSD) by helping you to identify and achieve your own goals in education and training.
Name: Level 1 Caring for Children Qualification title: Diploma in Caring for Children (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment You will learn through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, work placement diaries and tasks. You will also undertake work experience in an appropriate work setting every week during the year, as well as some block weeks, which will mean you will be spending a full five days of the week in a childcare setting. Assignment tasks will be required for all childcare units, as well as Personal and Social Development (PSD) unit tasks. Awarding Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (Formerly Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education) Created 20150423 09:29:42 Updated 20150423 09:29:42
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Title: Diploma in Caring for Children (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Caring for Children (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care