SeevicCaring for Children
Level 1, Foundation - One-year course
Campus: New Campus Basildon
What will I learn?
The BTEC Level 1 Foundation course in Caring for Children has been designed to help you gain the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to care for your own children or children in a voluntary capacity, eg baby sitting. You will learn how to
respect and value children as individuals, how to tell stories, plan musical and creative experiences and keep children safe.
The course includes Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy. You will complete a diagnostic assessment to ensure you are enrolled on the right level course for you, if you work hard you will have the opportunity to progress to higher levels throughout the year.
General Entry Requirements
The ability to contribute and benefit from the programme of study.
How will I be taught and assessed?
The course is entirely coursework based. You will work individually and in groups. You will take part in practical activities, visits and meet visiting speakers.
What could I do next?
Completion of the course could lead to Level 2 Childcare or Health or apprenticeships in the care sector.
