Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00102 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork, Health & Social Care |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2027 |
Course Overview
This qualification provides you with the essential knowledge and understanding required to work in childcare. You'll explore the core principles and values that underpin children's care, play, learning, and development practices.
Key subjects covered include:
- Supporting core practice in children’s care, play, learning, and development
- Supporting play, learning, growth, and development
- Supporting nutrition and hydration in early years
- Responding to signs of potential illness and infestation/infection
- Beginning to understand child development
- Safeguarding children
Alongside the core qualification, you will also complete the Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory qualification, which provides a license to practice for working with children.
Key subjects covered include:
- Supporting core practice in children’s care, play, learning, and development
- Supporting play, learning, growth, and development
- Supporting nutrition and hydration in early years
- Responding to signs of potential illness and infestation/infection
- Beginning to understand child development
- Safeguarding children
Alongside the core qualification, you will also complete the Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory qualification, which provides a license to practice for working with children.
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
You must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in childcare settings.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
You must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in childcare settings.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The core qualification includes an externally marked assessment with a multiple-choice examination. For the Practice and Theory qualification, there’s an externally marked exam that can be taken in January or May. To gain your Level 2 license to practice, you’ll be assessed on your compulsory work placement, where you’ll complete 280 hours throughout the year with a designated assessor.
Upon successful completion of both the core qualification and the Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory, you’ll be ready for employment or can progress to the Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory, which can lead to a university degree.
Potential job roles include:
– Playgroup Assistant
– Nursery Assistant
– Crèche Assistant
– Out of School Childcare Worker
Potential job roles include:
– Playgroup Assistant
– Nursery Assistant
– Crèche Assistant
– Out of School Childcare Worker
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Our Open Days
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
Accessible Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
12/03/2026
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
26/03/2026
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
