Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services Children And Young People NPA (SCQF level 6)
NPACity of Glasgow College
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Course description
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN S6
During this Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services: Children and Young People, you will develop an understanding of how children develop and learn, and play. You will also complete part of the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) whilst on work placement.
You will:
- Learn about the perspectives of child development and a variety of influences and circumstances that may affect their development.
- Consider the importance and benefits of play and develop your understanding of how adults can support play.
- Investigate different methods of communication with children and young people. You'll identify barriers to communication and ways they can be overcome.
- Examine the wellbeing and safety of children and young people and the adult's role in ensuring their safety. You will consider different types of risk, harm and exploitation, together with signs and symptoms that might indicate they are occurring.
The qualification also meets the National Occupation Standards for employers.
Entry requirements
This course would suit caring, considerate and compassionate students with a genuine desire to work in the childcare sector. You should be intending to leave school at the end of S6 with a minimum of one or more Highers including English and Nat 5's.
Due to the nature of the work placement, students will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
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Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RF