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Child Development
Course Code: DED9134
School: Stonebridge Associated Colleges UK
Description
This course examines areas of communication, language, play and social learning, whilst exploring the physical, mental and emotional development of the child. Formulated to cater to the needs and requirements of those engaged, or contemplating careers in child care, nursing or social care.
It will also have great appeal to the parent who is seeking to enhance his or her awareness and knowledge of child development.
This course looks at
- The cycle of development
- The growing child
- The growing mind
- The growth complex
- The parent, child, teacher relationship
- Ethical sense
Outcomes
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Child Development Certificate
Child Development Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.
NCFE Level 1 Child Development Award
This Course leads to an NCFE Level 1 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the program at level 1, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 1 national qualification.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning program has been scrutinized and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
Assessment
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.