Child Care

The Childcare Department is now in its third year.  After a succesful beginning as a Level 2 course offered in the sixth form (CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education), a new BTEC course was offered as a Year 9 option this year.  Mrs Butler is Head of the department.

Students have access to new text books, IT facilities/online resources, and equipment for practical tasks.  Work based learning is part of the Childcare courses.  Placements are found for the students by Mrs Butler.

Key Stage 3 - Curriculum. 

There is no Childcare course running for Years 7 & 8

Key Stage 4 - Curriculum. 

The BTEC First Certificate and Extended Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development is offered as one of the vocational pathways for Year 9 - 11 students.

Students study: Unit 1 - Supporting Children's play & Learning

                          Unit 2 - Securing a Child's Environment

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                          Unit 3 - Nurturing & Safeguarding Children

                          Unit 4 - Child Development