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.
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
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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