Engagement to Health and Social Care/Childcare - Level 1

This course is designed for young people like you who might find a mainstream environment challenging but are keen to advance in education. It is a specialised provision tailored for young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. You will be in the right environment to develop your confidence and self-esteem.

This course will give you a practical and inspiring introduction to the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to work across a variety of different care settings from early years environments to adult health and social care services.

You'll develop knowledge in areas such as human growth and development, safeguarding, equality and diversity, communication, supporting wellbeing, and the responsibilities of care professionals. The childcare units focus on early years development, creating safe environments, and understanding how to support children's learning and play.

Class sizes are small and support is available both in and outside of sessions, as appropriate.

You will also have the opportunity to carryout work experience in various vocational settings.

Assessment is ongoing and consistent throughout the year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via the Personal Development Plan. You will be assessed on an individual basis by the tutor and through the verification of completed portfolio units. The online PDP system allows you to log in and view your progress and targets so you are always aware of your individual achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, you are required to show willingness to learn, participate in class and develop your skills.