Course Code: SE1FE419 Early Years and Primary Teaching - Level 2 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 02 Sep 2024 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryEmployment opportunities in Blackpool for nursery practitioners, teaching assistants and primary school teachers is high. This Level 2 in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings is a programme designed for you to explore early years and primary teaching landscape as a stepping stone to B&FC's T Level in Education and Childcare. You will be provided with an industry placement in a nursery and primary school where you'll learn about child development, the early years and national curriculum as well as the importance of play and early childhood attachment. You'll be taught by our T Level expert tutors, who have all worked in early years and school settings. This programme gives you the best chance of gaining grade 4 in English and Maths as well as a head start should you progress to the T Level afterwards. Entry RequirementsIf you are 16-18 and want to work in the childcare and education sector, this course is designed to give you the key skills, including enhanced Maths and English, to allow you to progress to further study. 4 GCSEs grade 3 - 1 including English and Maths and a clear DBS check are required along with the following: A successful interview with a tutor The ability to study independently A genuine interest in the subject Good communication skills Hardworking approach towards the industry Essential Skills - English and Maths If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won't delay your career journey because you're working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject. You will benefit from extra tuition in English and Maths as well as guaranteed entry to the November re-sit for GCSE, meaning you get two more chances to sit your GCSE exams on this programme. Qualification ObtainedCertificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings Industry Placement and Field TripsYou will be provided with an industry placement, benefitting from experience in a local nursery and a primary school setting. You are required to complete a minimum of 120 work placement hours. This industry placement will start when you feel ready and will be for one day per week. Learning and Teaching MethodsYou will learn about the following topics: Child Development from Birth to 11 years Play and Learning Exploring Legislation The Role of the Childcare Practitioner Nutrition Physical Development and Physical Activity Professional Skills Record You will attend college for three days per week. Included within the three days are: GCSE Maths classes GCSE English classes Skills development sessions in our simulation suites (nursery and primary school classrooms) Main Programme Sessions includes Child Development, Play and Learning, The Role of the Practitioner, Physical Development and Physical Activity English and Maths workshops - to enable you to be as prepared as possible for the GCSE re-sit exams Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment MethodsThis qualification is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence. There is also a Professional Skills Record which must be completed during the work placement. Other Costs and Equipment NeededYou will need black trousers and black flat shoes for your industry placement. We will provide you with the rest of your placement uniform. You will also need a set of stationery, paper and ring binder folder for your learning sessions on campus. Career Options and ProgressionStudents who complete this Level 2 in Early Years and Primary Teaching progress to B&FC's T Level in Education and Childcare, subject to achieving Grade 4 in English and Maths. The T Level in Education and Childcare is a two-year programme equivalent to three A-Levels. It provides students with a license to practice in childcare and also takes students to university to study primary school teaching. Students who have progressed to and completed the T Level in Education and Childcare also progress to B&FC's BA(hons) Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Many students who study Education and Childcare also progress to rewarding careers, including: Pastoral worker in schools Special Educational Needs practitioner Learning support worker in schools and colleges Early Years Practitioners