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St Andrew's RC High School

Respect, Happiness,
Confidence and Ambition

S5-6 Childcare

Ambition, Confidence, Happiness and Respect.c

 

Higher  

The Course  

  • Progress onto further study in Early Education and Childcare courses and onto many care related courses – social work.
  • The course explains the roles of professionals, and parents/carers in meeting the needs of children from pre-birth to 16.
  • Learning through practical experience.

 

How this course can help you  

  • Course content will develop knowledge and understanding of - child development, child health, play and working in the early education and childcare sector.
  • Transferable to other academic or career pathways – primary/secondary school teaching and even parenthood. Beneficial for anyone who wants to work with children prebirth up to 16 years.

 

Assessment  

  • Project worth 70% - take responsibility for own learning and develop independent study skills – we’re here to help.
  • Question paper 30% of the final grade - excellent pass rate over the last two years.
  • Equal to any higher for university entry.
  • Hard work but enjoyable – lots of support.

National 5  

The Course

  • Involves learning through practical experience whilst working under supervision with children within the age range of pre-birth-16 years.
  • Suitable for candidates who may wish to progress onto other Higher Education Courses related to the care, learning and development of children, e.g. teacher training.
  • There will also be an opportunity to take the virtual ‘real’ babies’ home for a taster session to see what it is like being a young parent.
  • Many Play opportunities – making gloop/slime, arts and crafts so allows your creativity to flow.

 

How this course can help you  

  • Course content will develop knowledge and understanding of Development and Wellbeing of Children, Play in Early Learning and Childcare, and Working in Early Learning and Childcare.
  • This course will support anyone who wants to be involved in working with children.
  • Since the role of the support worker in ELC has developed significantly in the last few years in Scotland, this means lots of job opportunities in this area.

 

Assessment

  • All unit assessments are internally assessed, meaning no final exam for the full N5 course award.
  • 100% pass rate (A to C) every year course has been taught – complete homework, meet deadlines, work hard in and out of class and you will gain success.