Entry Level Award in Caring for a Child/Children (Entry 3)

There is nothing more important than being responsible for a child's wellbeing and development. This subject area opens the door to an industry that is caring, supportive, fun and stimulating. Working in a childcare setting can be greatly rewarding and challenging for you.

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In this course you will learn the skills needed to care for a young child or baby. You will develop your knowledge of activities that help children's development and understand their routine. You will understand the importance of eating healthy and learn how to work with peers.

Assignments, group work and presentations

Level 1 Health

Progression into childcare, early years, health or social care for example:

Teaching Assistant
Nursery or Preschool Assistant
Childcare Worker
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker
Early Years Educator
Childminder
Family Support Worker
Youth Worker
Play Therapist
Further Education or University
Educational Administrator
Education and Childcare Consultant
Health Care Assistant
Mental Health Support Worker
School Nursing Team Assistant
Community Health and Well-being Worker
Learning Disability Support Worker
Psychology Support Worker
Physiotherapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ambulance Support Worker
Operating Department Assistant

Routines for a young child
Eating healthily
Children's play and leisure activities in the community
Peer mentoring.

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.