We are a vibrant & supportive department with staff who have many years of experience. Health and Social Care and Child Development are the perfect choices for any young person who is interested in working with people. The vision of the department is to enhance the student as a person through confidence building and a ‘can do’ attitude. We want students who take our subjects to become confident young people who make a positive contribution to society. Studying with us will equip students with the skills and knowledge to allow them to flourish and develop the necessary skills to do this. The department strives to develop independent work skills, by providing opportunities for students to take part in work experience and workshops delivered outside of the classroom.  Mrs McCormick, Head of Department

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Syllabus

Key Stage 4

CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care is an introduction to childcare and development for children aged 0-5 years.

The course develops knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being when preparing for working with children in a variety of settings, including nursery or primary schools, day nurseries, children’s centres and hospitals.

Key Stage 5

Children's Care and Education (Early Years Educator). This course teaches you how to meet children's needs in a variety of settings. You will spend three days a week in UCC and two days on placement in local nursery and school settings with children aged 0-7 years. You will achieve the equivalent of three A Levels and a Diploma at Level 3. This qualification gives the licence to practice as an Early Years Educator. It also provides UCAS points for a range of University Degrees.

Our Extra-Curricular Activities

We run a weekly 'Stay and Play' session for local families and their children aged 0-5 years. The students deliver this session with support from their teacher.

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