Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

18th Aug 2026, 37 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

9:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

This is a school college partnerships course for school pupils in S5 and S6.

Develop an understanding of how children learn and play with our Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services, Children and Young People.

Gain insights into how children grow, learn, and play, fostering a deeper understanding.

Earn a portion of the SVQ qualification while gaining hands-on experience during your work placement.

Explore various perspectives on child development, the importance of play, and effective communication methods with children and young people.

Learn to identify and overcome communication barriers while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

Delve into the adult's role in safeguarding children, recognizing different risks, harms, and signs of exploitation.

Our student-centred approach empowers you to take charge of your learning journey, fostering critical thinking skills along the way. Plus, you'll develop your practical skills by completing a work placement with a local employer.

Attendance Pattern

Tuesday and Thursday (9.30am – 4pm).

The structure of this course will be one full day in college and one full day in a work placement.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course is open to S5 and S6 students.

• This course would suit caring, considerate, and compassionate students with a genuine desire to work in the childcare sector.
• It is essential that you have achieved National 5 English and are able to work towards a Higher qualification.

Due to the nature of the work placement, students will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area

What you study

• Communication with Children and Young People.
• Support the Safeguarding of Children.
• Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals.
• Support Effective Communication.
• Develop Your Own Knowledge and Practice Play for Children and Young People.
• Safeguarding of Children and Young People.
• Promote the Wellbeing and Safety of Children and Young People.
• Development of Children and Young People.
• Certification Unit.

After the course

Careers

Accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services, Children and Young People or straight into work

Continuing Study

• HNC/D at college in Childhood Practice, Social Services or Healthcare Practice.
• Higher Education at university.

Explore the full course progression pathway.

Teaching

How the course is taught