Childcare Courses, ESOL and related subjects in Brent and neighbouring boroughs

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1 Brent Children & Families Information Service Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ Childcare Courses, ESOL and related subjects in Brent and neighbouring boroughs CALL THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INFORMATION SERVICE ON OR AT AND ASK FOR THE CHILDCARE COURSES LIST.

2 Introduction - Why study a childcare qualification? A qualification in childcare opens up the possibility of a number of interesting and challenging career paths. You may be interested in returning to study after a break and there are short and long term options to suit your personal needs. You may already have a childcare qualification and be looking for further study to improve your career options or just wish to take a course for personal development. Either way, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in childcare. For the full list of qualifications relevant for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage please see There has recently been a qualifications review in Early Years so there may be changes to these qualifications in the future. Frequently Asked Questions: Where can I study? There are eight main providers of childcare qualifications in and around Brent: CODE Brent Adult & Community Education Service /3940 BACES Barnet College Barnet College of North West London Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College EHWLC FCL College (Pitman Training) FCL College Kensington and Chelsea College KCC College in London College of Professional Training Centre For Lifelong LCPT The Childcare company online courses online These eight providers host a variety of childcare qualifications, both full and part time, at various locations in and around their boroughs. If you are interested in finding out more about a particular course you should contact the college directly. How much will a course cost me? Course fees depend on individual circumstances; you may be entitled to study a course without charge. You should contact course providers directly to find out what fees you may need to pay.

3 Financial Support If you are already in paid work in a Brent Private, Voluntary or Independent Setting you may be able to access partial funding from the Local Authority. Please contact Jane Stewart, Workforce Development and PVI Link Officer on for further information. Tax Credits Child tax credit for most families on incomes up to 50,000, or families with a baby under 1 year. Working Tax Credit for low income families with one parent working at least 16 hours per week Childcare element of Working Tax Credit for low income families with childcare costs and both parents working at least 16 hours per week You may be able to claim up to 70% of childcare costs up to 175 per week (up to ) for one child or 70% of costs up to 300 per week (up to 210) for two or more children through the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. You can claim childcare element Working Tax Credit if you and the partner you live with are working at least 16 hours per week. Work out what you can claim by visiting and clicking on Tax Credits. You can also call Funding Support What help is available for full-time students with children If you are a full-time student with children you may qualify for extra financial help on top of the standard student finance package. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get: the Childcare Grant (to help with childcare costs) the Parents' Learning Allowance (to help towards learning costs) For more information please contact: Helpline: Care to Learn (C2L) If you are under 20, C2L can assist you with the costs of registered childcare, and travelling expenses to and from the childcare provider. If you are starting or continuing a course in September you can claim up to 175 a week towards the cost of Ofsted registered childcare. Application forms are available from our Student Fund Administrators or you can call The Learner Support Helpline: or visit: Support with travel costs If you are aged 16 to 18 studying in full time education and live in London you can apply for Zip Oyster card for reduced cost travel on buses trains and tubes. For more information is on TfL website

4 Childcare and related Courses CONTENTS ESOL Page 5 ENGLISH Page 6 FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID Page 6 FOOD HYGIENE Page 6 APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE Page 7 CHILDMINDING Page 7 PREPARATION FOR CHILDCARE Page 7 CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 1. Page 8 CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 2. Page 9 CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 3. Page 9 & 10 CHILDCARE COURSES FOUNDATION Page 10 DEGREE AND LEVEL 4 SUPPORTING TEACHING Page 11 PREPARING TO TEACH Page 11 TEACHING QUALIFICATION Page 11 PLAYWORKER Page 12

5 Please note that the Duration and Can lead to columns have may be blank where information was not received from the college. Please contact the college directly for these details. Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code ESOL ESOL for childcare ESOL Entry Level 1 and Level 2 Esol Vocational Course options in childcare Esol Reading Speaking & Listening ESOL Skills for Life ESOL with Citizenship ESOL ESOL Skills For Life Level 2 Entry level 3 of English This course is for learners who want to go on to a career in childcare Based on assessment The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers details please contact college Based on assessment For further details please contact college Based on assessment The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers details please contact college The Skills for Life tests are designed for learners aged 14 plus whose home language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in England. For further details please contact the college For further information please contact the college ESOL classes are for residents and those seeking asylum in the UK who want to improve their English language skills, whether to study, find work or just communicate more confidently. Proficiency in reading, writing This course is designed for students whose home language is not English. English skills are developed through a diverse range of topics, including: work, leisure and health. 15 weeks Further training Employment or any further training 1 Year Employment or any further training Short courses 8 hours a week Spoken English Progress onto the next Course Advanced Level 3 Barnet FCL

6 Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code English English for speakers of other languages English Level 1, 2 and 3 English for all Levels Spoken English ESOL Citizenship exam preparation FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID Paediatric First Aid First Aid for Early Years FOOD HYGIENE Food Hygiene Foundation Level Based on assessment The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers details please contact college For further details please to contact college Based on assessment If you wish develop your speaking, listening, reading, writing and study skills this course is for you. Based on assessment For further information please contact the college For further information please contact the college This course meets the requirements set down by Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for children in schools, nurseries or at home. This course is suitable for all those who wish to work with children including parents, nannies and child minders. The certificate is accepted by OFSTED for those who wish to work in a child care setting. No previous knowledge required. Those who need to meet food handler training requirements. To prepare candidates for a Foundation Level (Basic) food hygiene examination Employment or any further training 15 weeks National certificate in Short courses literacy Further Training KCC FCL 2 days The certificate awarded is valid for 3 years BACES 4 week KCC 5 hours FCL

7 Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE Childcare Apprenticeship programmes are structured to give you skills and knowledge that you can use throughout your career. As well as training you in our workshops and also support you in the workplace to help embed your newfound knowledge into your day to day work activities. 1 year Child Care, Learning and Development CHILDMINDING You ll gain an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) which will help you develop the key skills needed for employment in your chosen industry. You ll be assessed in the workplace and by attending college for a day. Introduction to childminding For further details please contact to the college 3 months A Home Based Childcare Service This course is to prepare learners to work as home based child carers / childminders / nannies. As well as learning relevant aspects of childcare, this knowledge based unit supports the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration and the basic business skills to set up a home based childcare service 4 month Online FCL CACHE Entry 3 Award For further details please contact to the college 2 days CACHE Level 1 PREPARATION FOR CHILDCARE CACHE Level 1 There are no formal entry This programme is designed for students who wish to gain knowledge in Childcare, such as: How a child grows in his mother's womb, being a responsible, parent, caring for young children, play and learning in the home BACES

8 Course Name CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 1 CACHE Level 1 Introduction to an Early Years CACHE L1 Diploma in Caring for Children With Language support CACHE L1 Diploma in Caring for Children Caring for Children BTEC Certificate Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children CACHE Certificate in Caring for Children Child Care Young Level 1 People s Workforce CACHE Level 1 Award Certificate in Introduction Children s & Young people Content Duration Can lead to This qualification will allow learners to gain an understanding of the provision of childcare available in an early years settings. It is an excellent foundation for progression to a career in childcare This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about childcare. For further details pleas speak to the college 2 GCSEs grade This is a fresh start if you want to learn about working with children Entry Level qualification This course is for you if you would like to take the first step in learning to care for children. Work experience opportunities are available to eligible students GCSE grades mainly E or better This course is for those who want to gain an understanding of the skills required to care for children No formal entry need This certificate does not give you a qualification to work with children but is a step towards further education and training Higher Lever College code BACES KCC FCL 6 months Level 2 1 year Level 2 Barnet EHWLC 1 year Level 2 EHWLC 1 year Further training 1 year Level 2 Award/ Certificate KCC LCPT For further details please contact college 1 year Level 2 This course is aimed at students that would like to progress to a level 2 course within the care or early years sector Level 2 Diploma

9 Course Name Content Duration Can lead to CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 2 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People s Workforce CACHE L 2 Foundation Certificate Caring for Children CACHE L 2 Award, Certificate, Diploma in Childcare & Education CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce CACHE L 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education No formal Entry required This is a course for those aged who wish to make a career in childcare. The Certificate will guide and assess development of knowledge and skills relating to Early Learning and Childcare workforces. Where appropriate, it also confirms competence in these areas and serves as the required qualification for all new practitioners for registration and regulatory requirements in the sector 2 GCSEs grade C/D This course will develop a basic understanding of childcare and child development and looking for a course that will train you to work in a supervised role, in child care employment as an assistant, then this is the perfect programme for you 2 GCSEs grade C/D The course will provide you with a basic understanding of childcare and child development. The course gives both the theoretical understanding and practical workplace skills to prepare students for safe, effective employment at assistant level in childcare settings Childcare Level 2 plus GCSE grace C This qualification will help you in gaining employment caring for children. It will equip you with the skills needed for career opportunities such as a senior nursery worker, nanny, nursery supervisor, teaching assistant or nursery manager 5 GCSE's at grade or above You will learn about children at different stages in their growth and development. You will also learn how to care for and educate children and how to work with parents, carers and other professionals in this field. The course offers the underpinning knowledge to gain a level 3 qualification College code 1 Year Level 3 EHWLC KCC, FCL LCPT Online 1 Year Level 3 1 Year Level 3 Barnet 2 Year Level 4 or Foundation Degree course, 1 Year Higher Education Foundatio n Degree KCC FCL LCPT online EHWLC Barnet EHWLC

10 Course Name CHILDCARE COURSES LEVEL 3 CACHE Certificate, Diploma in Childcare & Education Content Duration Can lead to College code to 5 GCSEs at grade A* to c This two-year course leads to a well-respected and nationally recognised Level 3 working qualification. This course gives both the theoretical understanding and practical workplace skills to prepare students for safe, effective employment with children CHILDCARE COURSES FOUNDATION LEVEL 4 and DEGREE LEVEL Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree Foundation Degree in Early Years Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice Foundation Degree in working with Children and young people BA (HONS) WORKING IN INTEGRATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Level 3 relevant qualification For further detail please contact the college This Foundation Degree is awarded by LSBU and is designed for people working in Early Years settings who want to gain a higher qualification whilst still working. You must hold a full Level 3 qualification/diploma in Child Care and Education or Early Years or NNEB or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Open University, Tel: For further information please contact the college This course is a one year top up programme validated by the University of West London. It is for learners who have already successfully completed the foundation degree Working with Children and Young People or a foundation degree in a related childcare field such as play work or healthcare play specialism. The course includes a focus on working with young people as well as exploring children s services and the changes to safeguarding children with the extended age range from birth to 18 years Higher Education or Employment 2 years Childhood Studies or BA Hons 2 years Further study Barnet KCC 2 years Open university, Kingston University Further study 1 year Further study

11 Course Name Content Duration Can lead to SUPPORTINGG TEACHING College code Teaching Assistant For further details please contact college Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools This course is for those interested in working as teaching assistants or learning support assistants. This course requires students to do one day in college and 2 days a week at placement in a school setting 36 hours a week KCC Online Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools The qualification is suitable for people working in roles that support pupils learning including teaching assistants, learning support assistants and special needs assistants This qualification is suitable for people working in senior roles in primary, secondary or special schools. Prospective students will need at least 6 months experience working in a senior role in school 1 Year Level 3 Online Baces Further study PREPARING TO TEACH Preparing to teach in the Lifelong This course is for individuals wanting to deliver adult learning programmes in their area of expertise. Further study KCC TEACHING QUALIFICATION Teaching is a graduate profession so you must have a first degree, and then a post graduate certificate of education (PGCE). If your first degree is in education, then you will not need a PGCE. There are many routes to attaining qualified teacher status (QTS). To achieve qualified teacher status you need to complete an initial teacher training (ITT) course. There are a number of options available so you can choose the one which most suits your needs. You are required to have a GSCE in Maths, English and Science if you wish to teach in a primary setting. All ITT courses include the opportunity to spend time in school to help develop your teaching skills and they are designed to build your confidence as you learn about key teaching methods. Learn more about the options for ITT courses on the Department for Education's Teaching Agency website.

12 PLAYWORKER Healthcare Play Level 4 Playwork Transition Award Level 3 Foundation Degree will build on your skills and knowledge from prior experience of working with children and young people, and your previous training at Level 3 as a practitioner in Child Care or a related field such as Play work The qualification is based on the National Occupational standards for Playwork and has been developed for Early Years practitioners who would like to broaden their knowledge and work in playwork settings 2 Years Part time 4 months Online CACHE LEVEL 2 AWARD, CERTIFICATE AND LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA (NVQ) IN PLAYWORK (QCF) Designed for those working with children and young people between 4-16 years of age in a variety of play environments. They provide learners with an understanding of the importance of play and playwork in children and young people s lives Level3 Online CACHE LEVEL 3 AWARD IN INDUCTION TO PLAYWORK, LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN PLAYWORK AND LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA (NVQ) IN PLAYWORK (QCF) Designed for those working or wishing to work in a senior role with children and young people between 4-16 years of age in a variety of play environments and allow learners to achieve above the level of the qualification (Diploma only) as it contains optional units Online

13 About the colleges Brent Adult and Community Education Service, Stonebridge Centre, 1 Morland Gardens, NW10 8DY Brent Adult & Community Education Service (BACES) offer a range of childcare courses from an introductory to professional level. Additional Learning Support If you are a Brent resident, BACES can provide you with information and support to help you to make the right career decisions choose the learning opportunities which are right for you and progress in education and into employment. The service offers free, confidential, impartial and up-to-date advice. Call the Guidance Hotline on or visit College of North West London, Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 2XD The college offers a number of different courses enabling you to work in schools and nurseries.. All the courses offered are nationally recognised and are part of the government s new qualification framework. You will be taught by highly skilled staff with a wide range of experience in early years education and care. If you think you will find it difficult to study in English, the college also runs English tuition alongside your chosen programme of study. Advice and guidance The Course Information Centres based at the college can give you free advice about all aspects of your studies and can help you to choose your next step. You can talk to them about choosing the right course, career or training scheme. If you wish to apply to university or find a job, then they can help you at each stage of the process. They can also give you advice on how to finance your studies, travel and child care. The service is located at all three centres and you can drop in for advice. Flexible ways to study You can study during the day for one to five days a week, in the evenings, on Saturdays or by using one of our drop-in workshops. The length of your course can vary from 10 to 72 weeks it depends on the level of study and your experience. Support for those with learning difficulties The college supports a range of learning difficulties and disabilities for example, physical disabilities, visual difficulties, mental health issues, Aspergers, dyslexia and medical issues. The College has trained staff to support you. Please contact Learning Support on for further information. A diverse college The college respects the diverse cultural and religious traditions of all its students. To help those groups who require special provision the college will attempt to provide appropriate facilities. For further information please contact the college on or visit

14 Pitman Training FCL College Ltd, Sive Kumar, Hazel House, 1-3 Lancelot Road, HA0 2AJ Who uses FCL TRAINING? There are no barriers to learning new skills: People looking to create their own career opportunities by achieving pitman Diplomas in their chose subjects School and University leavers and family having to return to work. For further information please contact Pitman Training on Barnet College, Graseby House, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UJ (opposite police station) At Barnet College you can choose from a wide range of qualifications from foundation to advanced and even through to higher education. It is important to make the right choices. If you need help choosing your course, you can arrange personal guidance. Additional Learning Support If you have a disability or learning difficulty, or need to improve your basic skills, you may need additional support to succeed. Our staff in the learning support team can discuss what extra help may be available for you. English for speakers of other languages The college offers range of full time and part time English language courses form beginners to advanced level students. Childcare and Early Years Education Barnet College offers a wide range of courses that are suited to learners wishing to work in childcare and the development children s skills and education. It is important for you to think carefully and realistically about why you want a career in this difficult but rewarding area. You will require satisfactory interviews and reference. You must also provide a Health and Criminal Records Bureau check. The College childcare courses will prepare you for general employment in a variety of childcare and education settings. For further information please contact the College on or visit Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, Gliddon Road, Barons Court, W14 9BL Advice and guidance Advice and guidance is available on course choices at information centres located at each of their four college sites. There is a drop-in service to assist you with your enquiries. Care and Early Years The college develops students academic and professional skills within their chosen area, be it health care or early years. The Care and Early Years Department offers a range of academic and vocational qualifications that will provide you with the necessary skills to begin work or to progress within the health and care industry. Additional Learning Support The college offers extra support in order to help you learn and achieve your chosen qualification. For further information please contact the College on or visit

15 college - Weald Campus, Brookshill, Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6RR Careers and Higher Education Advice At College all students have access to the Careers Department for help and specialist advice. Supported Learning The College has a very positive attitude to students who need support. Their Learning Support Team offers help to students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, literacy/numeracy problems, or medical problems. They also offer support if English is your second or other language. For further information please contact the College on or visit Kensington and Chelsea College - Hortensia Centre, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS Wide range of courses at several locations, some of which are close to the Brent borders. Support for those with learning difficulties The college has a range of resources to support you in your studies, including staff (support worker etc), facilities electronic note taking audio equipment, scanners) and building facilities. For further information please contact the College on or visit Adult College - Elm Park,, Middlesex, HA7 4BQ West London Early Years Centre of Vocational Excellence at College provides a wide range of training for your career in the Early Years and Care sectors. Advice and guidance Some courses require an initial assessment to make sure you are enrolling on the right course at the right level. This is a simple onscreen or paper-based exercise which takes about 20 minutes and is designed to check levels of English and/or numeracy. These initial assessments can be done on the above dates. Following this you will be given advice and guidance about which course is appropriate for you. To comply with the Children Act 1989, a satisfactory Police Report will be required for all work placements. If you do not have a current police check, you can apply for one from the College for 40. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a place on an Early Years course. Our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be viewed upon request. Supported Learning For learning support speak to the college directly. If English isn t your first language If you want to improve your English language skills, take a look at ESOL courses. For further information please contact the College on or visit Online training Course content incorporates the EYFS and is delivered online. Providers include: The Childcare company Tel: The London College of Professional Training Limited Tel: