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46Childhood and Social Care Studiesfull time prospectus 2013/14CONSTRUCTIONfull time prospectus 2013/1447• Keeping children safe• Supporting children• The principles underpinning the role of thepractitioner• Nutrition and healthy food for childrenYou will have regular work placements in a range ofsettings including nurseries, schools, pre-schools orday care settings. Learning will take place througha combination of classroom activities such assimulation/role play, lectures, small group work, inclasstests, exam and work placements.Assessment: Continual assessment takes placethroughout the course (assignments, essays, shorttests, displays and presentations) and observationof practical activities. There is also a final externalexamination paper and your practical work will beassessed through your work placement.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStudents will be required to wear a College placementT-shirt, black trousers and appropriate footwearwhilst on placement. Gaining some experience in yourchosen area is very useful. Work experience while atschool is also extremely helpful and can provide avaluable employment contact or reference.A CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check will becarried out.NEXT STEPYou will gain a Level 3 qualification that is listed inthe Qualification and Curriculum Authority’s (QCA)new framework of nationally accredited qualificationsin early years’ education, childcare and play work.You may find employment as an Early Yearspractitioner in a variety of Childcare settings includingopportunities in the family home, nursery, hospital,school and with holiday companies as Childcare Reps.Depending on your area of particular interest you canenter, childcare work or with further qualifications,professional training in teaching, nursing and socialwork. Perhaps the largest areas of employment arein local authority nurseries, private day nurseries andpre-school provision.SHADOWING - WHY NOT GIVE IT A GO?...Shadowing is a great way to find out more about the course you want to do! To find out moreinformation, turn to page 12 of this prospectus!Success rates for all apprenticeshipsremain high and improved in 2009/10to levels significantly above nationalaverageofsted 2011www.thecollege.co.uk The College helpline 01202 205 205