You will be assessed by your tutor and your work placement supervisor and centre assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in placement, oral questioning, portfolio of evidence and written assignments or tasks.
This course starts in September and runs for one year.
You need to be aged 16 or above. You will also need to hold four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including Maths and English.
Level 2 Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings Certificate.
FCHD
This course lets you explore the role of a childcare practitioner in early years and primary school settings, allowing you to progress to further education or the workplace.
You’ll complete at least 120 hours of placement to boost your teamwork, confidence, and ‘hands-on’ experience.
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You will be assessed by your tutor and your work placement supervisor and centre assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in placement, oral questioning, portfolio of evidence and written assignments or tasks.
You will need to provide writing materials and stationery, a folder and a USB stick. Having access to a computer (computers can be accessed in College) would also be useful but it is not essential.
You will also need a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and willingness to travel to and from your placement.
You will also receive a pack when you enrol which includes two polo shirts for your placement and your DBS if needed. This pack costs £66.
You could progress onto our Level 3 Education and Childcare T Level (Technical qualification).
See what careers are available in the Childcare sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.