Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings - Alton
at Havant and South Downs College, Waterlooville · college
What the college says
This is a full-time course suitable for school leavers (16-18 years) who would like a career in areas of children’s care and development. The course covers a range of key subject areas that provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old. It has been designed to support progress to Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including our T Level in Education and Childcare, Early Yea
What you need to get on
Applicants must have a genuine interest in working with children. You will need to have both English Language and Mathematics with one at grade 4 and the other no lower than a grade 3, or English Language and Mathematics at Functional Skills equivalent grades. In addition, you will need three other GCSEs at grade 3 or above. Other related Level 1 or 2 qualifications may be considered.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
HSDC: Alton Campus
Old Odiham Road, Alton, GU34 2LX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Alton
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