Caring for Children (ESOL) FND Award Level 1 Course

Comments about Caring for Children (ESOL) FND Award Level 1 Course - At the institution - London - Greater London

• Entry requirements
  You will need to have an interest in children and show that you can work at this level. English/Literacy at Level 1 or working towards Level 1 is required. Criminal Record Bureau checks are required.
• Academic title
  Caring for Children (ESOL) FND Award Level 1
• Course description
  
  Content details
  This course is suitable for you if you wish to work with children but lack the necessary literacy skills, where English is not your first language. The course covers the development and care of children, providing play activities and health and safety. Six hours of English enable you to develop Literacy skills. The Foundation Award does not itself enable you to work with children. You need to progress to a Level 2 qualification to work in a school, nursery or pre-school.
  
  How is the course taught
  You have a mixture of group activities, discussions, some lectures and practical activities. You spend a minimum of 90 hours in a work experience placement
  
  Assessment
  You are assessed through 5 written assignments and a multiple choice exam. You complete a personal action plan and a portfolio showing achievements over the year. English has a test.
  
  Course leads to
  If you gain an overall Merit/Distinction and Literacy Level 1, you can apply for a Level 2 childcare course.

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