You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
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This qualification provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the children’s care and education sector, focusing on ages 0–8. Through four mandatory units, the course combines examined and internally assessed elements to develop both theoretical and practical knowledge. Students will explore key areas including child development, safeguarding, play and learning, and reflective practice in early years settings.
The course complements A Level subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, Biology and English, offering a strong foundation for those interested in progressing to higher education and eventual employment in education or childcare. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand how children grow, learn and are supported within early years environments, preparing them for further study or professional pathways.
Two units are externally examined, while two are internally assessed through applied tasks designed to strengthen understanding of real-world childcare practices.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
Funding for Higher Education courses can be through a payment plan or a tuition loan through Student Finance England. Find out more at Student Finance or get in touch with our Bursary department.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.