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Overview
The Social Services Children and Young People course at Edinburgh College is designed as an introductory qualification that will confirm your skills and knowledge at this level. The course will cover key topics relevant to working with children or young people in a daycare setting.
It's a great way to qualify while working. It links knowledge to daily work practice, making it relevant and valuable to your current job role.
Career options
Support worker in a setting providing care for children and/or young people. This can include:
- nurseries
- after-school clubs
- working in schools as a pupil support assistant or additional support needs auxiliary
- holiday clubs
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Support effective communication
- Support the safeguarding of children
- Develop your knowledge and practice
- Support the health and safety of yourself and others
- Support the development of children and young people
- Support a child with additional support needs
- Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
- Work with children and young people to create play spaces
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work View 48 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A good level of written and spoken English.
- A commitment to study.
- Evidence of study on a previous course, e.g., Get into Childcare, Skills for Work, preferred but not essential.
- Basic IT skills to use the e-portfolio, email and MS Teams.
- Applicants must be employed in a setting working with children and/or young people.
- Where do you currently work? (e.g. name of nursery, school, out-of-school care, childminder, ASN setting)
- What is your job title or role?
- Why do you feel this SVQ level is right for you at this stage?
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents957 GBP / full≈ 957 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents957 GBP / full≈ 957 GBP / full
Living costs
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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