Foundation Apprenticeship - Social Services Children and Young People - Schools Academy

Start

22 Aug 2025

End

12 Jun 2026

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services Children and Young People is delivered over 2 academic years. The Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children and Young People) aims to give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, values, and skills, required to work with children and young people, and so enter a career in early learning and childcare.

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Delivery

Year 1 Delivered on Scottish Borders Campus on a Friday 10am to 2.30pm

Year 2 from April 2026 Completed through Work Placement and Portfolio Completion supported by Borders College Work Placement Officer/SVQ Assessor

Location

Year 1 Scottish Borders Campus/Year 2 Work Placement in your local area.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have or be working towards at least 2 National 5's including English. Applicants should be able to demonstrate values and principles relevant to working in care, such as kindness and empathy. Pupils should have a good level of written and spoken English. Communication with users of service as well as with staff in the workplace is a key competence. Ability to work with others, problem solve and a commitment to appropriate values is necessary. Pupils are required to undergo a PVG prior to placement.

Progression opportunities

HNC Childhood Practice

Career Prospects

Completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services: children and young people can lead to roles in areas such as nursery practitioner, playworker, and childminder.

Course Content

You will be studying Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services- Children and Young People at SCQF Level 6 (GL7A 46):

  • Support effective communication
  • Support the safeguarding of children
  • Develop your own knowledge and practice
  • Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
  • Development of children and young people
  • Play for children and young people
  • Safeguarding of children and young people
  • Promote the wellbeing and safety of children and young people
  • Communication with children and young people
  • Certification unit

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