Children, Play, Learn and Development

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'Going to work placement is my favourite part of this course, I feel like I have already bonded with the children. I look forward to placement as I can see things from a teachers perspective while still interacting with the children and engaging with them. I feel like I am treated like an actual staff member when I go there, I always have tasks and responsibilities to carry out. Work placement also means it is easier to put into action what I have been taught in lessons at school.’

'In play, a child is always above his average age, above his daily behavior; in play, it is as though he were a head taller than himself.'

Leo Vygotsky 

 FAQs

 

  • Babies from birth to young adults up to the age of 19.

  • You will be learning about the different aspects of the education system, how children grow, develop and learn and the relevant theory behind this. You will gain a understanding of your role as an early years educator/teacher/teaching assistant for example and how you will support children and young adults. You will learn about how to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies and the legislations you must adhere to. You will also learn about safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, working with children with SEND and much more.

  • Yes, you have two exams and an Employer Set Project (Controlled Assessment) in the first year and then assignments which are moderated in the second year.

  • Yes, you will achieve a full level 3 qualification with a license to practice, this means you can be employment straight away if you do not wish to further your education at university.

  • Work placement is where you regularly attend a setting which relates to Education and Childcare where you will gain real life experience working in the sector. This could be a preschool, school, nursery, childminders or a special educational needs school.

  • You will be expected to work as part of a the setting’s team, following their daily routine and help support the children to play, learn and develop. You will have your own responsibilities when in the setting and be expected to work as a professional.

  • You will go twice a week, every week for the two years of the course. You will also have block weeks, this is where you attend the setting for a full week.