Families Information Service on 020 8937 3001 or at cfis@brent.gov.uk and ask for

the childcare courses list.

2012– 2013

Childcare Courses, ESOL and related subjects in Brent

and neighbouring boroughs

Brent Children & Families Information Service

020 8937 3001 www.brent.gov.uk/childcare

Chesterfield House, 9 Park Lane, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7RH

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

https://www.education.gov.uk/eypqd/qualification-search

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 020 8937 3950/3940 BACES

• Barnet College 020 8266 4000 Barnet

• College of North West London 020 8208 5000 CNWL

• Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College 0800 980 2175 EHWLC

• FCL College (Pitman Training) 020 8903 9580 FCL

• Harrow College 020 8909 6030 Harrow

• Kensington and Chelsea College 020 7573 5333 KCC

• Stanmore College in Harrow 020 8420 7700 Stanmore

• London College of Professional Training Centre For Lifelong 020 3239 0574 LCPT

• The Childcare company – online courses 01753 596 004 online

These eight colleges 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.

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 £122.50) 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 www.hmrc.gov.uk and clicking on Tax Credits. You can also call 0845 300 3900

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)

•Child Tax Credit

For more information please contact: Helpline: 0800 121 8989 www.gov.uk/grant

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: 0800 121 8989 or visit: www.gov.uk/care-to-learn

Financial Assistance 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 0208 937

3270 for further information.

Childcare and related Courses

CONTENTS ESOL Page 5

ENGLISH AND MATHS Page 6

FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID Page 7

FOOD HYGIENE Page 7

APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE 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

DEGREE AND LEVEL 4

Page 10

SUPPORTING TEACHING Page 11

PREPARING TO TEACH Page 11

TEACHING QUALIFICATION Page 11

ONLINE CHILDCARE COURSES Page 11

Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College

code

ESOL

ESOL for

childcare

Requirements: Entry level 3 of English

This course is for learners who want to go on to a career

in childcare

15 weeks Further

training

Baces

ESOL 16-18

Entry Level 1

and Level 2

Requirements: Based on assessment

The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers

details please contact college

1 Year Employment

or any further

training

Barnet

Esol Vocational

Course options

in childcare

Requirements: Based on assessment

For further details please contact college

Esol and

English

Courses

Requirements: Based on assessment

The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers

details please contact college

Employment

or any further

training

CNWL

ESOL Skills for

Life

Requirements:

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

Short

courses

Spoken

English

FCL

ESOL with

Citizenship

For further information please contact the college

ESOL

Requirements:

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.

8 hours

a week

Progress onto

the next

Course

Harrow

ESOL Skills For

Life

Level 1

Requirements: Basic reading, writing and speaking.

The course is designed for students whose home

language is not English. English skills are developed

through a diverse range of topics.

Short

courses

Level 2

Intermediate

Stanmore

CNWL

Please note that the ‘Duration’, ‘Structure’ 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

English And Maths

ESOL Skills For

Life

Level 2

Requirements: 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.

Advanced

Level 3

Stanmore

CNWL

English for

speakers of

other languages

Requirements: Based on assessment

The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For furthers

details please contact college

Employment

or any further

training

Baces

Stanmore

English

Level 1, 2

and 3

Requirements:

For further details please to contact college

15 weeks National

certificate in

literacy

English for all

Levels

Requirements: Based on assessment

If you wish develop your speaking, listening, reading,

writing and study skills this course is for you.

Short

courses

Further

Training

FCL

Spoken English Requirements: Based on assessment

For further information please contact the college

First language

not English?

Requirements: Based on assessment

Want to improve your literacy and numeracy skills? For

students who want to improve their basic English and

numeracy skills. These classes are for learners who

want to improve their basic skills, whether to study, find

work or just communicate more confidently.

progress onto

the next

Course

Harrow

Intensive Adults

English Entry

Level 2 and 3

Requirements:

You will study communication, some of which will

be delivered through information technology and

numeracy.

8 hours

a week

Progress onto

the next

Course

English Level

and 2 and 3

Requirements: 6 GCSEs at grade C or above

For further details please contact the college

Stanmore

CNWL

Maths Entry

Level 1 & 2

Requirements: Based on assessment

For further information please contact the college

Baces

Harrow

Stanmore

Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code

FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID

Paediatric

First Aid

Requirements:

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.

2 days The

certificate

awarded is

valid for 3

years.

BACES

First Aid for

Early Years

Requirements:

This course is suitable for all those who wish to work with

children including parents, nannies and childminders.

4 week

KCC

FOOD HYGIENE

Food Hygiene

Foundation

Level

Requirements: No previous knowledge required.

Those who need to meet food handler training

requirements. To prepare candidates for a Foundation

Level (Basic) food hygiene examination

5 hours FCL

APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE

Children and

Young People’s

Workforce

Levels 2 & 3

Requirements: 4 GCSE grades A* to C

These programmes are Government funded and there

are no charges to apprentices or employers if you are 16-

18. For further information please contact college

1 year Harrow

Children’s Care,

Learning and

Development

Requirements:

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.

Stanmore

PREPARATION FOR CHILDCARE

CACHE Level 1 Requirements: There are no formal entry

Award in Getting Started in a Pre-School Setting Newly

appointed or unqualified staff in pre-school settings. You

will learn the basic knowledge required to participate in a

pre-school setting

Harrow

CACHE

Level 2

Requirements: No formal entry

People who wish to work as assistants in pre-schools,

playgrounds or nurseries.

FCL

Course

Name

Content Duration Can lead

to College code

CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 1

CACHE Level 1

Award in an

Introduction to

an Early Years

Requirements:

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.

Higher

Lever

BACES

KCC

FCL

CACHE L1

Diploma in

Caring for

Children

Requirements: GCSEs grade

This course is designed for students who are interested in

learning about childcare. It may prepare you for

progression to a recognised childcare qualification

1 year Level 2 Barnet

CNWL

Caring for

Children

BTEC Certificate

Requirements: 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.

1 year Level 2 EHWLC

Certificate in

Caring for a

Child/Children

Requirements: 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.

1 year Further

training

Harrow

CACHE

Certificate in

Caring for

Children

Requirements: 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. You may progress onto the CACHE

Award/Certificate/Diploma

1 Year Level 2 KCC

LCPT

Foundation

Award in Caring

for Children

Requirements: At least two weeks work experience

with children

This course is an introduction to childcare. It is not a

licence to practice. The course gives both the theoretical

understanding and practical workplace skills to prepare for

a future course in Early Years.

1 Year Level

2

Stanmore

CNWL

Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College

code

CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 2

CACHE L 2

Certificate

for the Children

and Young

People’s

Workforce

Requirements: No formal Entry required

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.

1 Year Level 3 BACES

CNWL

EHWLC

Harrow

KCC, FCL

Stanmore

LCPT

Online

CACHE L 2

Foundation

Certificate

Caring

for Children

Requirements: 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.

1 Year Level 3 Barnet

CNWL

CACHE L 2

Award,

Certificate,

Diploma in

Childcare &

Education

Requirements:

This one-year course leads to a well-respected and

nationally-recognised Level 2 working qualification. The

course gives both the theoretical understanding and

practical workplace skills to prepare students for safe,

effective employment at assistant level in childcare settings.

Level 3 Stanmore

EHWLC

CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 3

Diploma for the

Children

and Young

Peoples

Workforce

Requirements: 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.

2 Year Level 4 or

Foundation

Degree

course,

CNWL

Harrow

KCC

FCL

Stanmore

LCPT

online

CACHE L 3

Diploma in

Childcare and

Education

Requirements: 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.

1 Year Higher

Education

Barnet

CNWL

Course

Name

Content Duration Can lead to College

code

CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 3

Early Years

Diploma

Level 3

Requirements: 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade A* to c

This course is for you if you are interested in working with

children and their families in pre-school or playgroups.

Work experience opportunities are available to eligible

students.

2 Years Degree

or

Employm

ent

EHWLC

CACHE

Certificate,

Diploma in

Childcare &

Education

Requirements: to 5 GCSEs at grade A* to c

This 2 years course gives both the theoretical

understanding and practical workplace skills to prepare

students for safe, effective employment with children.

Higher

Education or

Employment

Stanmore

CHILDCARE COURSES – FOUNDATION DEGREE & LEVEL 4

Early Childhood

Studies

Foundation

Degree

Requirements: Level 3 relevant qualification

For further detail please contact the college

2 years Childhood

Studies or BA

Hons

Education

Studies

Barnet

Foundation

Degree in

Early Years

Requirements: 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. The entry requirement includes two years post

Level 3 experience

2 Years Further

study

KCC

Foundation

Degree in

working with

Children and

young people

Requirements:

For further information please contact the college

Further

study

Stanmore

CNWL

Foundation

Degree in

Early Years

Practice

Early Years

Leadership

Requirements:

Open University, www.kingston.ac.uk Tel:0208 417 9000

Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College

code

SUPPORTING TEACHING

Certificate in

Supporting

Teaching and

Learning in

Schools

This is course for those who is already working with

children in school, mainly under supervision or those who

wish to take up the role.

36 hours

a week

Harrow

KCC

Online

Level 2

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.

1 Year Level 3 Stanmore

Online

Level 3

Certificate in

Supporting

Teaching and

Learning in

Schools

The level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and

Learning in Schools 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.

Further

study

PREPARING TO TEACH

Preparing to

teach in the

Lifelong

The college offers a range of Courses.

For furthers details please contact college

Further

study

CNWL

KCC

Harrow

Healthcare Play

Level 4

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.

2 Years Part

time

Stanmore

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 0208 208 5182.

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

020 8208 5050 or visit www.cnwl.ac.uk.

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 020 8838 2882 or visit

www.brent.gov.uk/baces.

About the colleges

Brent Adult and Community Education Service, Stonebridge Centre, 1 Morland Gardens, NW10 8DY

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 020 8903 9580 www.pitman-training.com/wembley

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 0208 266 4000 or visit www.barnet.ac.uk.

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 0800 034 0384 or visit www.wlc.ac.uk

Harrow college, Harrow Weald Campus, Brookshill, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6RR Careers and Higher Education Advice

At Harrow 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 0208 909 6100 or visit www.harrow.ac.uk.

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 020 7573 5333 or visit www.kcc.ac.uk .

Stanmore Adult College, Elm Park, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4BQ West London Early Years Centre of Vocational Excellence at Stanmore 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 on-screen 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 0208 420 7700 or visit www.stanmore.ac.uk.

Online training Course content incorporates the EYFS and is delivered online

The Childcare company www.thechildcarecompany.com Tel: 01753 596 004

The London College of Professional Training www.hmrc.gov.uk Limited Tel: 203 239 0574