Caring for Children
Level 1 Award
This qualification is a good introduction to those who want to work with children. This is short course which gives you an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It covers children’s growth, learning and development. There are also units to help with self-development.
Complimentary courses:
- English
- Maths
- Digital.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- Level 2 Support work in School.
Support Work in School
Level 2 Award
Do you have a passion for working with Children? If so, our level 2 introductory course will prepare you for working in an educational environment. You will gain the knowledge and understanding of the key requirements for working with children and young people. There are six core topics that you will study including child development, safeguarding, equality and diversity, communication, health and safety and the organisation of the education sector.
Complimentary courses:
- English
- Maths
- Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
- Digital Skills.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- L2 Diploma Early Years
- L2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Employment in schools.
Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Diploma
This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in an early years setting working with babies and toddlers in future careers such as a nursery nurse or educational support advisor.
During your studies, you will build a portfolio and undertake coursework and a voluntary placement for 12 hours a week, where you will gain practical experience in working with children. You will study topics such as child development, play and learning, safeguarding and health and safety, preparing you for further study or employment in the early years sector.
Complimentary courses:
- Level 2 Children and Young People
- Mental Health
- Maths and English
- Digital.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- Employment in Nurseries or as an Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education.
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Level 2 Certificate
If you are interested in studying for a qualification that will allow you to work in a classroom or college, with children and young people, in careers such as a teaching assistant or a classroom support assistant, then this course is for you. As a student on this course, you will explore subjects such as child development, play and learning, safeguarding and health and safety whilst undertaking coursework and portfolio development.
You will also be required to attend a voluntary placement for 12 hours a week to gain practical experience in working with children and develop the essential knowledge and skills required to work in the sector. Assessment is 100% coursework and placement observations.
Complimentary courses:
- Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Understanding Autism
- GCSE Maths
- Engineering.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- Employment in a school or college as a Teaching Assistant
- Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Diploma
This course will prepare you to become an Early Years Educator, giving you the skills and knowledge, you’ll need for a career working with children from birth to 5 years and children aged 5 to 7 years.
Throughout the course, you undertake a work placement where you will be assessed in the workplace. You will also learn the essential skills for the care and development of children focusing on the three key areas of health and well-being, legislation frameworks and professional practice.
Upon the successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to gain employment as a fully qualified level 3 Early Years Educator or Progress onto higher education study. This course is 100% coursework and observation for the level of professional standards for Early Years Educators.
Complimentary courses:
- Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- GCSE Biology.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- Employment in Nurseries or the Early Years as an Early Years Educator
- HE courses in Education or Early Years.
Sarah
"My confidence has grown so much since I’ve been at Franklin. I was quite nervous returning to education, but everyone is so friendly and the staff are so supportive and always on hand when you need them. I hope to one day work in a nursery and I know with the help of the staff at Franklin I’ll get where I need to be."
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 Diploma
Studying this course will prepare you to become a level 3 supporting teaching assistant, allowing you the opportunity to work in a classroom or college with children and young people.
You will build your key skills in the care and development of children, focusing on health and wellbeing, legislation frameworks, and professional practice. This course is popular for those who want to work with children above the age of five.
You can progress directly into employment as a Level 3 Early Years Educator or onto higher education and university. You will be assessed through 100% coursework and observation for the level 3 professional standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Complimentary courses:
- Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges/ Distance Learning/ Professional Development.
Progression opportunities after this course:
- Employment in a school or college as a Teaching Assistant
- Higher Education courses in Education
- SEND.
