Location: City College Peterborough
Course code
15151068
Tutor
Lindsay Mitchell
Start date
10 Sep 2025
End date
15 Jul 2026
Day & Time
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00
This qualification is portfolio based, it encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It is suitable for you if you are considering a career in caring for children.
You will cover
Sharing learning experiences with children
Growth and development of young children
Children’s play and leisure activities in the community
Science activities for children
Technology activities for young children
Musical activities for young children
Practical health and safety when with young children
Craft activities with young children
Safeguarding the welfare of young children
Healthy living and healthy eating for families
Confidence building for the young child through play
Listening to and talking with a young child
Minimum Age 19 as of 31st August of the academic year .
Ideally you will hold Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English (or GCSE grade E/2 equivalent) or be working towards this
This qualification does not qualify you to practice, but gives you a good foundation of knowledge to progress further onto higher qualifications such as a classroom-based Level 2, or a work-based Level 2 and 3 Diploma’s in Early Years.
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