Foundation Learning ESOL Pathway: Childcare

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Course Overview

This course at Barnet and Southgate College provides students with the opportunity to continue to improve their communication skills and language skills and gain a qualification in childcare. This vocational course has been developed to provide learners with an introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to prepare for work in childcare or to progress to further study.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for this course, students need to be eligible to study ESOL; have an ESOL Entry 2 Certificate (or equivalent level) and be interested in Interest in caring for children.

Yes, you will need to meet with a member of staff for an interview and an initial assessment. You will need to demonstrate an interest in childcare; as we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people who are able to fully commit to this course for the whole year

Please complete an application form and return to the College – either online, by post or in person at one of our campuses.

What this course covers

Students will study ESOL (English for Students of Other Languages), childcare, functional skills maths and functional skills ICT.

There will be continuous assessment in the classroom.

On successful completion of this course, students will achieve – ESOL Entry 3 Certificate in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing;
Functional Skills maths;
Functional Skills ICT;
and a Level 1 Award in Caring for Children.

Fees and funding

There are no extra costs for this course.

Progression

After completing this course students can progress into employment or to further study in childcare

Modules