HNC CHILDHOOD PRACTICE

Intro to the course:

Over the course of the academic year you will study a wide variety of topics including:

• Pedagogy and how to develop your teaching practices, 
• How to support children with Additional Support Needs,
• The impact that trauma can have on children, 
• Theories relating to child development, 
• International approaches to learning,  
• The Rights of Children and Young People
• Reflective Practice. 

You will also gain three SVQ units during your studies. SVQ units relate mainly to your practical experience, which you will undertake 2 days per week.

Who is the course for?

• This course is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and are interested in pursuing a career in childhood education or care.

What will I study?

 Throughout this course, you will study the following units:

• Leadership Starts with Me
• Support for Play, Learning and Development
• Care in Contemporary Society
• Health, Wellbeing and Safeguarding
• Lifespan Development, Theoretical Approaches
• Supporting Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs
• Promote Effective Communication
• Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Workplace
• Develop your practice through Reflection and Learning

 

Next step course options

Upon successful completion of this course, the following progression routes may be considered;

• HND Childhood Practice 
• HND Additional Support Needs
• BA (Hons) Primary Education 
• Second year BA Childhood Studies 
• BA/BSc Psychology 
• BA/BSc Social Sciences 
• Diploma in Social Work 
• Degree in Health Studies 
• Possible degrees with the Open University include Childhood and Youth Studies, Social Science, BA/Dip Education and Social Sciences (Strathclyde University)

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed through a wide range of innovative methods including open book assessments, essays, reports, presentations and groupwork. Assessments are kept to a minimum with a real focus on assessing your academic and practical ability equally.

Why should I choose this course?

This flexible course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to enable you to progress into employment or on to further study. Your lecturing team have a wealth of experience within the ELC sector as well as teaching in college. They will expertly guide and support you through your learning. 

Where can this course lead?

This course can lead to employment as an early years practitioner or you could choose to explore other employment opportunities in the voluntary, private or local authority sectors. This course meets the requirements for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Practitioner in the Day Care of Children. 

What are the entry requirements?

You will need one or more of the following to be considered for a place on this course;

• Two Highers
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services for Children and Young People
• NC Early Education and Childcare
• SWAP Access to Childhood Practice or equivalent 
• SVQ level 2  
• PDA Education Support Assistance
• It is also desirable for you to have some experience of working with children (although this is not essential). 

What are the interview arrangements?

Applicants who meet the course criteria will be invited to attend an informal interview at South Lanarkshire College. 

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1285

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk