SfW (Nat 5) Early Education & Childcare (SCHOOLS)

This course is made up of 4 units:

Mandatory Units:

• Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
• Play in Early Education and Childcare
• Working in Early Education and Childcare

Optional Units:

• Contemporary Families

This course could lead to the following careers:

• Early Education Worker
• Teacher
• Au - pair
• Social Care Assistant working with families and children
• Child Minder
• Child Care worker on holiday resorts
• Crèche Worker

• NC Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years

Mandatory:

• Participation in group information session
• Pupils will probably be about to enter S4 and be working towards achieving at least three National 5 qualifications at C or above, preferably including English or equivalent

Further advice for School College Programme and Foundation Apprenticeship applications:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• 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, 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 to an information session
• If your application is unsuccessful, you should speak to a guidance teacher or SDS school liaison officer.
• If you are unable to attend the information session or wish to withdraw your application, please email the School Partnership team - Schools.Co-ordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk