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What qualification will I achieve?

Certificate for the Children and Young People’s workforce (CYPW)

How long is the course?

This is a 12 month course and learners are required to attend college one evening session per fortnight.

What are the entry requirements?

You must have a placement within a nursery, crèche, school or pre-school setting. You may be required to update your numeracy & literacy skills to a level 2. Enhanced CRB check.

How will I learn?

Learning will be done mostly in your work placement, working alongside experienced practitioners.

What subjects will I study?

• Introduction to communication
• Introduction to personal development
• Introduction to equality and inclusion
• Child and young person development
• Safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• Maintain and support relationships with children

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through observation in the workplace, professional discussion and oral and written questions.
Completion of portfolio.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Progression to Level 3 CYPW.

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