This is a challenging, exciting and rigorous course Successful students completing this course are qualified immediately to work with children in a professional capacity and other settings and are eligible to undertake teacher training or other degrees. The course consists of a variety of compulsory and optional units, and modules support both career prospects and educational progression. Four GCSEs grade A-C, GNVQ Intermediate in Health and Social Care or Certificate in Childcare and Education. Some students have chosen to work in Europe and America. With experience many students progress to become managers of establishments.
Some students choose to apply to the armed and public services.
Other degree courses are open to successful students. This 16-hour per week course is designed for mature students. The course incorporates flexible learning, allowing students with family or other commitments to study sections of the course from home. The course will involve placement experience and training, and theoretical learning. You will need to be aged 19 years or over and have a commitment and interest in working with children.