Brent Children & Families Information Service 020 8937 3001 www.brent.gov.uk/childcare Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ Childcare Courses, ESOL and related subjects in Brent and neighbouring boroughs 2013– 2014 CALL THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INFORMATION SERVICE ON 020 8937 3001 OR AT [email protected] AND ASK FOR THE CHILDCARE COURSES LIST. Introduction - Why study a childcare qualification? A qualification in childcare opens up the possibility of a number of interesting and challenging career paths. You may be interested in returning to study after a break and there are short and long term options to suit your personal needs. You may already have a childcare qualification and be looking for further study to improve your career options or just wish to take a course for personal development. Either way, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in childcare. For the full list of qualifications relevant for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage please see https://www.education.gov.uk/eypqd/qualification-search There has recently been a qualifications review in Early Years so there may be changes to these qualifications in the future. Frequently Asked Questions: Where can I study? There are eight main providers of childcare qualifications in and around Brent: CODE • Brent Adult & Community Education Service 020 8937 3950/3940 BACES • Barnet College 020 8266 4000 Barnet • College of North West London 020 8208 5000 CNWL • Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College 0800 980 2175 EHWLC • FCL College (Pitman Training) 020 8903 9580 FCL • Harrow College 020 8909 6030 Harrow • Kensington and Chelsea College 020 7573 5333 KCC • Stanmore College in Harrow 020 8420 7700 Stanmore • London College of Professional Training Centre For Lifelong 020 3239 0574 LCPT • The Childcare company – online courses 01753 596 004 online These eight providers host a variety of childcare qualifications, both full and part time, at various locations in and around their boroughs. If you are interested in finding out more about a particular course you should contact the college directly. How much will a course cost me? Course fees depend on individual circumstances; you may be entitled to study a course without charge. You should contact course providers directly to find out what fees you may need to pay. Financial Support If you are already in paid work in a Brent Private, Voluntary or Independent Setting you may be able to access partial funding from the Local Authority. Please contact Jane Stewart, Workforce Development and PVI Link Officer on 0208 937 3270 for further information. Tax Credits Child tax credit – for most families on incomes up to £50,000, or families with a baby under 1 year. Working Tax Credit – for low income families with one parent working at least 16 hours per week Childcare element of Working Tax Credit – for low income families with childcare costs and both parents working at least 16 hours per week You may be able to claim up to 70% of childcare costs up to £175 per week (up to £122.50) for one child or 70% of costs up to £300 per week (up to £210) for two or more children through the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. You can claim childcare element Working Tax Credit if you and the partner you live with are working at least 16 hours per week. Work out what you can claim by visiting www.hmrc.gov.uk and clicking on Tax Credits. You can also call 0845 300 3900 Funding Support What help is available for full-time students with children If you are a full-time student with children you may qualify for extra financial help on top of the standard student finance package. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get: •the Childcare Grant (to help with childcare costs) •the Parents' Learning Allowance (to help towards learning costs) For more information please contact: Helpline: 0800 121 8989 https://www.gov.uk/grant-bursary-adult-learners Care to Learn (C2L) If you are under 20, C2L can assist you with the costs of registered childcare, and travelling expenses to and from the childcare provider. If you are starting or continuing a course in September you can claim up to £175 a week towards the cost of Ofsted registered childcare. Application forms are available from our Student Fund Administrators or you can call The Learner Support Helpline: 0800 121 8989 or visit: www.gov.uk/care-to-learn Support with travel costs If you are aged 16 to 18 studying in full time education and live in London you can apply for Zip Oyster card for reduced cost travel on buses trains and tubes. For more information is on TfL website www.tfl.gov.uk Childcare and related Courses CONTENTS ESOL Page 5 ENGLISH Page 6 FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID Page 6 FOOD HYGIENE Page 6 APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE Page 7 CHILDMINDING Page 7 PREPARATION FOR CHILDCARE Page 7 CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 1. Page 8 CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 2. Page 9 CHILDCARE COURSES – LEVEL 3. Page 9 & 10 CHILDCARE COURSES – FOUNDATION Page 10 DEGREE AND LEVEL 4 SUPPORTING TEACHING Page 11 PREPARING TO TEACH Page 11 TEACHING QUALIFICATION Page 11 PLAYWORKER Page 12 Please note that the ‘Duration’ and ‘Can lead to’ columns have may be blank where information was not received from the college. Please contact the college directly for these details. Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code ESOL ESOL for childcare Requirements: Entry level 3 of English 15 weeks Further Harrow This course is for learners who want to go on to a training career in childcare ESOL 16-18 Requirements: Based on assessment Employment Barnet Entry Level 1 and Level 2 The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For or any further furthers details please contact college training Esol Vocational Course Requirements: Based on assessment options in childcare For further details please contact college Esol Reading Speaking & Requirements: Based on assessment 1 Year Employment CNWL Listening The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For or any further furthers details please contact college training ESOL Skills for Life Requirements: Short Spoken FCL The Skills for Life tests are designed for learners aged courses English 14 plus whose home language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in England. For further details please contact the college ESOL with Citizenship For further information please contact the college ESOL Requirements: 8 hours Progress onto Harrow ESOL classes are for residents and those seeking a week the next asylum in the UK who want to improve their English Course language skills, whether to study, find work or just communicate more confidently. ESOL Skills For Life Requirements: Proficiency in reading, writing Advanced Stanmore Level 2 This course is designed for students whose home Level 3 CNWL language is not English. English skills are Harrow developed through a diverse range of topics, including: work, leisure and health. Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code English English for speakers of other Requirements: Based on assessment Employment Harrow languages The college offers a range of Esol Courses. For or any further KCC furthers details please contact college training English Requirements: 15 weeks National Level 1, 2 For further details please to contact college certificate in and 3 literacy English for all Levels Requirements: Based on assessment Short Further FCL If you wish develop your speaking, listening, reading, courses Training writing and study skills this course is for you. Spoken English Requirements: Based on assessment For further information please contact the college ESOL Citizenship exam For further information please contact the college preparation FIRST AID / EMERGENCY AID Paediatric First Aid Requirements: 2 days The BACES This course meets the requirements set down by certificate Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is awarded is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for valid for 3 children in schools, nurseries or at home. years First Aid for Early Years Requirements: 4 week KCC This course is suitable for all those who wish to work with children including parents, nannies and child minders. The certificate is accepted by OFSTED for those who wish to work in a child care setting. FOOD HYGIENE Food Hygiene Foundation Requirements: No previous knowledge required. 5 hours FCL Level Those who need to meet food handler training requirements. To prepare candidates for a Foundation Level (Basic) food hygiene examination Course Name Content Duration Can lead to College code APPRENTICESHIPS IN CHILDCARE Childcare Apprenticeship programmes are structured to give you 1 year Harrow skills and knowledge that you can use throughout your career. As well as training you in our workshops and also support you in the workplace to help embed your newfound knowledge into your day to day work activities. Child Care, Learning and Requirements: Stanmore Development You’ll gain an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) which will help you develop the key skills needed for employment in your chosen industry. You’ll be assessed in the workplace and by attending college for a day. CHILDMINDING Introduction to childminding For further details please contact to the college 3 months CNWL A Home Based Childcare This course is to prepare learners to work as home 4 month Online Service based child carers / childminders / nannies. As well as FCL learning relevant aspects of childcare, this knowledge based unit supports the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration and the basic business