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Foundation Apprenticeship (1 Year): Social Services (Children & Young People) (Level 6)

This Foundation Apprenticeship helps pupils develop an understanding of how children develop and learn, play, and child protection.

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Growth Sector: Early Learning and Childcare

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Aberlour Futures or NESCol/Lochside*

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Every child deserves the best start in life, and by enrolling on this course you can help to make sure this happens. It can help support your pathway to a career working with children for example Early Years Practitioner, Teacher and other allied Health Professions.

What you will experience

You will complete a National Progression Award at SCQF Level 6 in Social Services Children & Young People and four Mandatory Units of the SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People at SCQF Level 6). The National Progression Award will include units in:

  • Safeguarding of Children and Young People
  • Play for Children and Young People
  • Communication with Children and Young People
  • Development of Children and Young People
  • Promote the well-being and safety of Children and Young People

You will also undertake work-based learning during which you will gain the mandatory units of the SVQ Level 2 qualification. Should you enter the social services workforce you have the option to complete an additional two SVQ level 2 units to achieve the full SVQ level 2 award.

  • Support effective communication
  • Support the health and safety of yourself and your individuals
  • Develop your knowledge and practice
  • Support the safeguarding of children and young people

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Pupils need to be aware of this when choosing the course:

  • Aberlour Futures delivery will be in school either two mornings or two afternoons plus one day a week placement.
  • For those undertaking the course at NESCol, pupils will spend two afternoons a week in NESCol and either two half days or one full day a week on placement.

We recommend that applicants only study 3 additional school-based courses alongside the Foundation Apprenticeship.

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Potential Pathways beyond this course:

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NESCol Care

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