Training provided through the Skills for Life & Work Programme and/ or the ApprenticeshipsNI Programme.
Our Childcare training programme is a dynamic and comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in childcare. This programme is strategically divided into three progressive levels, each tailored to enhance your understanding and competence in childcare.
Level 1: Serves as your entry point into the world of childcare. It introduces you to the fundamental principles of childcare such as child development, safety awareness, and basic child psychology. This level is designed to equip you with the primary skills needed to ensure children's basic needs and safety.
Level 2: Builds upon the foundation laid in Level 1, introducing more intricate aspects of childcare. Here, you'll delve into topics like child nutrition and health, behaviour management, and early childhood education. Level 2 is crafted to enhance your ability to foster healthy growth and development in children while managing their behaviour effectively. Themes will also centre around the Northern Ireland Pre-School and School Curriculum.
Level 3: This level covers advanced topics like special needs care, child protection, and the legal and ethical aspects of childcare. It's designed to prepare you to handle complex situations and cater to the diverse needs of children in various care settings. This level can lead to leadership roles within a childcare setting.
Joining our Childcare training programme is more than just learning; it's embarking on a rewarding career path where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future by influencing young lives positively.