Access 2 Childcare
Qualification Title: City and Guilds Award/Certificate in Caring for Children
Fantastic opportunity to gain some extra skills, raise your
confidence and make new friends
£50 bonus for successful completion of the course!
To ensure you receive your bonus you will need to:
Have at least 85% attendance with prompt time keeping
Have a positive attitude and participation in activities
Complete all qualifications you signed up for
Is it for me?
If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, want to learn in a small class in a friendly supportive environment
and childcare is your chosen career path, then this is the course for you. This course provides an opportunity
for you to develop skills in caring for children which can be used as a basis for further training in childcare.
What will I do?
You will study towards a City and Guilds Award/Certificate
in Caring for Children. This course provides an opportunity
for you to develop skills in caring for children which can
be used as a basis for further training in child care.
Practical activities and experiences would include:
First Aid Training - resuscitation and bandaging
Cooking activities - preparing healthy foods for children and planning menus
Making story sacks - making books and resources, storytelling skills
Making bottle feeds - following hygiene procedures and preparing feeds for babies
Interactive babies - care for a virtual baby for a week
Some courses may include an opportunity to gain experience in a nursery environment
Where will I learn?
You will attend classes at our premises in Nottingham or
Derby where you will be allocated a tutor to guide and
support you. If your course includes a work placement
wherever possible this will be local to where you live.
How often do I need to attend?
You will need to attend 6 sessions a week over 3 or 4 days,
for up to 6 weeks.
Session times;
Nottingham Training Centre
Morning sessions 9.15am – 12.00pm
Afternoon sessions 1.00pm – 3.45pm
Derby Training Centre
Morning sessions 9.00am – 12.00pm
Afternoon sessions 1.00pm – 3.30pm
How long does the course last?
Your training course will be designed to meet your
individual needs and will be delivered in 6 week blocks. You
will start on a minimum of 16 hours per week which may increase
if you have a work placement.
How will I know what progress I am making?
Your course will be agreed with you at interview and then
planned in detail during your first week on the course. Your
progress will then be reviewed with you regularly to ensure
you know how you are progressing throughout the course.
What are my next steps?
After you have successfully completed your course you could either;
- Progress onto another appropriate 6 week course
- Secure an Apprenticeship
- Go to college to further your learning
- Secure employment
What facilities are available at the Training Centres?
- Learner chill out room with gaming console
- A kitchen where you can make a drink or use the
facilities to make a sandwich or heat up food you bring
with you
- Many of our training rooms are fully equipped with smart
screens and up to date ICT facilities to promote active
learning
- You will be able to access full support with your
qualification and ongoing Information Advice and
Guidance (IAG). This includes Progression tutorials.
- All our delivery staff (Tutors) hold, or are working
towards, a Level 4 or Level 5 teaching qualification and
have worked in the vocational area they train in.
- A dedicated Safeguarding Manager who will support you
with ANY issues
- Dyslexia screening which enables us to meet your
learning needs.
Additional Curriculum Activities
- Fund raising for charities (Children in Need and Red
Nose Day)
- Each month we carry out an activity to promote and
explore issues around equality and diversity.
How do I Apply?
Click here or Contact us on 0115
9587257
We have courses starting in January 2012.
We look forward to meeting you.
