This qualification provides the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification that gives a basic introduction to the sector.

It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and
well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings.  It also gives learners an insight into their preferred learning styles and assists in developing their ability to study.

This qualification will enable learners to develop significant transferable knowledge and study skills that will support progression including:

● an awareness of learning styles
● a basic introduction in to working with children in a variety of settings
● an understanding of roles and responsibilities when working in a setting
● an understanding of equality and diversity within a childcare setting
● a basic understanding of the stages and sequence of child development
● an introduction to observing children and how it supports development
● an introduction to the influences that affect holistic development
● an introduction to everyday care routines and the types of activities that can support the development of independence an introduction to supporting children through transition.