Care and Childhood Studies Level 1

This programme is designed for anyone wishing to work with children or in the health and social care sector.

Topics studied will include:

Semester 1:
- Communication with adults and children
- The role of the carer at mealtimes
- Personal money management

Semester 2:
- Health and social care group project
- Managing your health at work
- Rights and responsibilities at work
- Enterprise

Find out more about our childhood studies courses here

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

Applicants should have 3 GCSE's at grades E-G. Exceptions may be made dependent on individual circumstances, these will be discussed at interview. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but who have relevant vocational experienceare welcome to apply. Further options will be discussed at interview.

Assessment:

All students are continually assessed via assignment work for each stage of the course; there are no exams. However, there may be exams for funtional skills depending on the level studied.

Progression from this course:

Progression could be into further study in childhood studies or health and social care such as the CACHE level 2 diploma in childcare and education, BTEC level 2 in health and social care or an apprenticeship.

Locations:

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

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.

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)