Childcare and Education

Stepping Up

 Free! Caring for Children Level 1 Award (progression to Certificate available)

The course will help you to develop your understanding of the skills required to care for young children, whether as a parent/carer or as a first step towards a career working with children. (One 3-hour session per week for 15 weeks.)  Units studied in the Award are:

• Sharing learning experiences with children
• Developing craft activities for young children
• Understanding learning and development through play

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning  (Free to most learners - please call for details!)

This course is for those who want to work in a school or college setting to support children's learning. The course runs 1 day a week, September to June (term time only) and requires a 1-day placement in a school/college setting. You will develop the skills needed to support teaching as well as helping children develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. The course is 

Modules include: Safeguarding | Learning Environments | Child Development | Inclusion | Team work

Call 01744 676671 / 01744 677328 / 07702 959814