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This course is a ten week course that introduces you to the structure of early years settings and the workforce. You will learn about the different approaches to early years education, the management structure and learning and development. You will gain an insight to the role of the early years practitioner. You will gain the knowledge and understanding of what is required to work within the early years sector.

You will learn about the staffing structure of early years settings and the requirements of the early years workforce. You will learn about the different settings and how they embed early years education. You will learn how to answer assessment criteria to meet the requirements for CACHE NCFE - The awarding body.

You will need to have completed the Find Out About Early Years five week RARPA course to join this course. This will equip you with the knowledge appropriate for a level 1 award. It is also advised that you have some experience with children, however this is not mandatory.

You will complete three units that will be assessed by your tutor. Each unit has an assessment booklet for you to complete at the end of each unit. You will be given feedback on how to further improve your learning journey.

You must have good attendance on this course to ensure you are able to meet the assessment criteria for each unit.

In the first instance please send a message to earlyyears@boltoncc.ac.uk

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

After completing this course you will progress on to the Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner. This is a UK recognised qualification that will allow you to work in Early Years settings.

Other fees: £150.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR:
• Edexcel:
• AQA:

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
91ߣɫ works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

91ߣɫ are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.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.