Diploma in Childhood and Early Years Level 2

This course is for people who wish to enter employment at assistant level within the childcare sector.

The course content includes:

- Understanding children's development
- Keeping children safe
- Communication with children and adults
- Preparing and maintaining environments for child care
- Professional development
- Roles and responsibilities in child care

Find out more about our childhood studies courses here

End Qualification:

Diploma in Childhood Studies Level 2

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

You must be under 19 upon commencement of the course. Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grade D or a level 1 vocational qualification in an appropriate subject along with a satisfactory reference from a tutor. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but who have relevant vocational experience are welcome to apply. Further options will be discussed at interview. An enhanced check undertaken by the Criminal Record Bureau is essential. Details available on request from student services.

Assessment:

The course is assessed by a range of methods which may include projects, assignments, case studies and course work at pass, merit or distinction levels.

Learners must also complete a minimum of 300 work placement hours.

Progression from this course:

Progression could be into employment or into further study such as the level 3 extended diploma in childhood studies or an advanced apprenticeship.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

You will be required to purchase a poloshirt (to wear at placement) and you will also have CRB check costs. Please contact Student Services to check the cost of this. Costs may vary.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)