NC Childhood Practice

Course Content

This Course provides a broad based study of topics in Early Education and Childcare. You will engage in a significant placement experience in an early years setting which involves observing children and planning, implementing and evaluating effective play experiences.                          

Your course topics will allow you to learn about children’s development and the theories that underpin this, influences on mental health and wellbeing, supporting language, literacy and numeracy, and the promotion of children's rights.

Entry Requirements

Three National 5s at grade C or above (one of these must be English) or equivalent. Applicants who have successfully completed a relevant Child, Health and Social Care (Level 5) or Certificate in Early Education and Childcare (Level 5) will also be considered.

Mature applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

Selection is based on the written information within the application, qualifications and/or experience, one satisfactory reference and completion of a short values task. 

All applicants will require an acceptable PVG record.

Method of Assessment

Integrated assessments, class activities, written reports, essays and practical experiences on work placement.

Future Prospects

Possible progression to areas of study to HNC Childhood Practice, university or employment. This course is recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration requirements at support worker level within a childhood practice setting.