School Leavers' Guide - Winsford Campus

CHILDCARE - VOCATIONAL COURSES
CHILDCARE
If you would love to work with children and make a real difference
to their lives, Childcare could be the ideal course for you. Our
Childcare courses will equip you with all the skills you need to
begin a career in this rewarding sector.
Level 2 Childcare
A one-year course which is highly practical and focuses on
building experience through work placements. Modules include:
the roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner,
safeguarding, health & safety, and promoting play.
Level 3 Childcare
A two-year course which will strengthen your skills and give
you a real insight into the working practices and expectations
of a childcare practitioner. You will cover a range of modules
including observation, planning and assessment, child health
and development, and international perspectives in education.
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Careers not Courses
There are plenty of career opportunities available to you
within the field of childcare, whether you want to go into
primary teaching, working in a nursery, or youth work. If
your ambition is to work with children, there are many
pathways to choose from.
Did you know?
Early years provision is delivered by an estimated
363,400 staff.*
*Source: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Meet our tutor:
Pennie Barrow
Childcare and Health & Social Care
tutor Pennie Barrow has an impressive
background of teaching and industry
experience.
Pennie began her career working in a pre-school before
moving on to become Supervisor in a family centre and
Manager in a day nursery. Pennie has been teaching for 16
years and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her students.