NQ Child, Health & Social Care - Early Years Route

• Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
• Supporting Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs  
• Teamwork and Collaboration in the Early Years
• Children and Young People: Process of Play Practice of Play
• Children and Young People: Practice of Play
• Children and Young People: Rights and Protection
• Maintenance of a Safe Environment for Children
• Contemporary Families  
• Understanding Mental Health Issues  
• Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Coping Strategies and Building Resilience   

*units subject to change  

• This course is a pathway to further study and careers within early years education, childcare and support for learning 

• Pathway to Childhood Practice
• PDA Education Support Assistance 

Mandatory: 

• Participation at an information session
• Successful interview
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required. Further information on the PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment. 

Plus one of the following: 

• Three National 4 awards including English (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of all units within Step into Early Learning and Childcare (SCQF Level 4)
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience or alternative qualifications may be considered 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account.
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for 
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately 
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course 
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview 
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk