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SCHOOLS HIGHER CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT (TUE & THU)

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   Schools - SCQF Level 6
  • Course Type:   Schools Course

SCHOOLS HIGHER CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT (TUE & THU)

Please be aware this course is now full. Future applications will be for reserve list only. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

Are you curious about how children grow and develop? The Higher Childcare and Development course dives into everything from pre-birth to age 16, exploring how parents, carers, and professionals work together to help children thrive.

Start date – Aug 2025 

End date – June 2026 

SCQF Level - 6 

Mode - Schools  

Days:  Tuesday & Thursday 
Times: 1pm - 4pm 
Duration: 28 Weeks

This course is perfect if you want to learn about the amazing process of child development and the important roles people play in shaping young lives.

If you are an S5 or S6 student with an interest in early learning and childcare, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to develop a career in the sector. 

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    What the course includes

    You’ll explore the roles and responsibilities of people who help children thrive, like parents, carers, and professionals, while building skills and knowledge that are useful in both personal and professional settings. 

    Here’s what you’ll get out of it: 

    • Learn about child development and the factors that shape it. 
    • Explore key development theories and how they apply in real life. 
    • Understand strategies and initiatives that guide current childcare practices. 
    • Find out about the services available for children and young people today. 
    • Develop important skills like investigating, analysing, evaluating, and presenting information.
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Why choose this course

You should choose this course if you’re passionate about childcare and development and want to learn how professionals and others work together to support children’s wellbeing.

It’s perfect if you’re interested in exploring the strategies and initiatives that guide modern childcare practices. Plus, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to recognise what influences children’s development and shapes the way we care for them today.

Entry requirements

Three National 5 qualifications at grade C or above, one of which must be English.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where this course leads

    You can use this qualification to support your application for further study such as HNC Childhood Practice or teacher training. 

Interview arrangements

We will invite you into the college to complete a short-written task and interview. 

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