Child Care

Child Care

Led by: Ms Johnson
Exam board: NCFE CACHE: Child Development and Care in The Early Years

Childcare is a vocational based subject that is ideal for learners who are considering a career as an early years or childcare worker. 

It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings. It is aimed at a range of learners who wish to be introduced to childcare and development for children aged 0-5 years. It also gives learners an insight into their preferred learning styles and assists in developing their ability to study.

Content Overview

Content Area 1 - Child Development
Content Area 2 - Factors that influence a child’s development
Content Area 3 - Care routines and activities to support the child
Content Area 4 - Early Years Provision
Content Area 5 - Legislation, policies and procedures in the early years
Content Area 6 - Expectations of the Early Years Practitioner
Content Area 7 - Roles and responsibilities within early years settings
Content Area 8 - The importance of Observations
Content Area 9 - Planning in the early years

Assessment

50% of the course is assessed through an exam- 1hr 30 minutes
50% of the course is assessed through internal assessment (coursework)