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Working With Children and Young People - Is It For Me?

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Entry Level 3
Part-Time
BEEY0003 (2026/2027A)
14/09/2026
Format
14/09/2026
Format
Monday - 9:30am till 11:30am
Online Provision
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Course Information

Course Information
This course is for adults who have an interest in working with children but are unsure which pathway to take. During the course, learners will explore the different opportunities and pathways available, alongside recognising the skills and qualities needed. Identifying appropriate next steps onto further learning opportunities and qualifications will enable learners to progress into an exciting career pathway.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Recognise future learning pathways into working with children
Identify a starting point for your learning journey
List transferable skills and attributes linked to working with children
This course contains one accredited unit from Open Awards:
Problem Solving Skills for Work (Entry 3 unit)
The teacher will use a range of activities to review learner’s knowledge throughout the course and identify any gaps and additional information required
Learners will receive feedback in order to further develop their knowledge
Learners will assess their knowledge at the start of the course and again at the end against the learning outcomes. This allows you to identify how much you have learnt and where you might need to do further study or research.
Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on personal goals and aspirations.
To attend the course, learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Entry Level 3 and above.  Learners will also need a basic level of IT skills to be able to access the course and follow online instructions if attending an online session. If training or support is needed, please enquire about our free ICT courses.
Learners will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet device, and the internet if studying online.  All devices should have a camera, sound and a microphone so they are able to interact with their teacher and peers during the course. 
If the course is delivered online using Zoom, learners will be sent the join details and links prior to the course. Both of these online platforms can be accessed via an app on a smart phone, tablet or iPad or alternatively via the relevant website: https://www.zoom.us
All learners will need to enrol online prior to any course starting through the college's online enrolment portal: https://enrol.lal.ac.uk/
Direct enrolment links to specific courses will be provided.
Online learners will attend classes via the online platform Zoom on a set day and time. The session will be delivered live online and learners will be supported by the class teacher to complete tasks via Microsoft forms.
Learners attending face to face classes will attend their designated setting for the session with delivery and support by their course teacher to work through a workbook. Learners attending face to face sessions will need paper, pens and a file to develop their portfolio of evidence.
Learners studying online will be submitting work via Microsoft Forms and learners studying face to face will complete a workbook.
So the course can start on time, it’s important to be ready to join your online course or face to face session promptly.
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways.  Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course, please speak to the course teacher for more information.
For more information on booking onto a course, telephone 0333 0031717
It would be useful to have a pen and paper so you can make notes throughout the course.
Following completion of this course the following progression option(s) are available:
Get into Working in Schools and Colleges
Get into Working in an Early Years Setting
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award Caring for Children
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award Preparing to Work in Schools
Functional Skills English or Maths
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Course Fees (evidence may be required) Fee
Eco Inact - health, disability, caring
£0.00
Eco inactive - Skills, emp, progression
£0.00
I am aged 19-24 (on the 31st August) and have a EHCP
£0.00
I am aged under 19 (on the 31st August)
£0.00
I am currently under formal redundancy consultation
£0.00
I am employed and have earnings of less than £26,800 per year (inc any benefit payments)
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit with a take home pay less than £952 (or £1534 for a joint claim) per month
£0.00
I am unemployed, not in receipt of any benefit and am seeking employment in relation to this course that i am enrolling onto.
£0.00
Standard Course Fee
£0.00