Skills for Work Early Education and Childcare - Nat 4 - Schools Academy

Start

22 Aug 2025

End

03 Apr 2026

This course is designed for pupils who are interested in studying early education and childcare. The units cover information regarding child development, play, maintenance of a safe environment for children and working in an Early Education and Childcare setting. Pupils study key milestones of child development, pre-birth to 12 years. Pupils will gain a basic understanding of a variety of types of play and provision in Early Education and Childcare sector and also key aspects of current health & safety legislation relating to Early Education and childcare.

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Qualifications

Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare National 4

Delivery

Part time 29 weeks over 1 academic year delivered on a Friday from 10am to 2.30pm.

Location

Scottish Borders Campus Galashiels

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Entry requirements

An interest in childcare and an ability to study at National 4 level.

Progression opportunities

Related Programmes you may move on to: Child, Health and Social Care National 4, National 5 or National 5/ Higher courses at Borders College

Course Content

  • Child Development
  • Play in Early Learning and Childcare
  • Working in Early Learning and Childcare
  • Maintenance of a Safe Environment for Children

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