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A useful formal qualification for anyone working in a support role in school. This distance learning course may suit staff who work in a school environment as well as those who work directly with children and young people. It covers a range of key areas, including safeguarding, communication and understanding the school context. The course is a good entry level qualification and if you are already working in this environment it could formalise...

NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care Learning and Development – Central Sussex College This is a part time, 1 year course which incorporates both classroom work and a placement. There are no formal entry requirements, although candidates must be working in childcare in order to complete the course. Subjects covered include: developing and promoting positive relationships, developing and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment for...

NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development – City of Westminster College This course is suitable for students wishing to train to work in Early Years settings, with children under 8 years of age. It is also an ideal foundation for further study at NVQ Level 3 or for the Diploma in Nursery Nursing. The course is part time, with students spending two days on placement and one day in College each week. There are close links...

CACHE Diploma in Caring for Children Level 1 – City College Birmingham This is a 1 year, part time course including 14 hours of study per week, and a one week placement. Entry requirements are: two GCSE grades E, one of which must be English or other equivalent qualifications.You will need to demonstrate a minimum Level 1 in Literacy and Entry Level 3 in Numeracy and a commitment to the course. The Level 1 Diploma is designed as a first...

NVQ Level 4 in Children´s Care, Learning and Development – ABA Training This NVQ Level 4 qualification is delivered in the form of a full-time workshop within the workplace. Students must hold an NVQ Children´s, Care, Learning and Development Level 3 or equivalent qualification before undertaking this course, and should also have substantial experience of working in an Early Years setting. This qualification is suited to students who are...