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Alison Brown

Susan Richardson

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This tried and tested arrangement assures you of successfully completing the course with full understanding.

Course Syllabus & Expected Outcomes

Now enjoy reading about the detail you will cover in each unit.

Notice the solid foundation this course builds for your work with children. Unit 1 is all about relationships, and communication. There is excellent coverage of legal matters, school organisation and structure to protect, help and guide you in unit 2. Child development is discussed in detail in Unit 3 and unit 4 is all about safeguarding those precious lives in your care.

You will notice each unit has a unique no., level, learning time and credits this links back to the governments QCF (Qualification and Credits Framework. Click here to learn more about this.

Click on a module title to view it's contents and the expected outcomes.

• Unit 1 — Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults - (F/601/3327, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 10 hours; Credits: 2)
  1. Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults.
  2. Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults.
  3. Understand legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection.
• Unit 2 — Schools as organisations - (A/601/3326, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 3)
  1. Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education.
  2. Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities.
  3. Understand school ethos, mission, aims and values.
  4. Know about the legislation affecting schools.
  5. Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures.
  6. Understand the wider context in which schools operate.
• Unit 3 — Understand Child and Young Person Development - (L/601/1693, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 30 hours; Credits: 4)
  1. Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth - 19 years.
  2. Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice.
  3. Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern.
  4. Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people.
  5. Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development.
• Unit 4 — Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People - (Y/601/1695, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 25 hours; Credits: 3)
  1. Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people.
  2. Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people.
  3. Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting.
  4. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed.
  5. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied.
  6. Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing.
  7. Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people.