Higher Childcare and Development
| Attendance Pattern | Location | Duration | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four hours per week | Online | 1 year | 6 | S6 |
Four hours per week over one academic year. This time is wholly flexible as it is delivered online. The external project is compiled across the year, in line with SQA deadlines. Drop in sessions are tailored to pupil timetables.
About this course
About this course
The Higher Childcare and Development relates to the care, learning and development of children pre-birth to aged 16. It is concerned with the roles and responsibilities of practitioners, other professionals and parents/carers in contributing to the development of children and young people. The course is delivered online via a Virtual Learning Environment.
Course content
Course content
Child Development
The aim of this unit is for learners to investigate child development from pre-birth to 16. They will investigate the holistic needs of the child or young person and explore how these needs interrelate. Learners will evaluate methods for assessing the development of the child or young person and identify and analyse factors that influence development.
Child Development Theory
The aim of this unit is for learners to understand ways in which theories of development are applied in childcare settings, and to evaluate these theories in relation to current practice.
Services for Children and Young People
The aim for this unit is for learners to explore current childhood services and the role of practitioners, professionals and others working in partnership to support the development of children and young people. Learners will investigate the ways in which legislation influences professional working relationships, and will analyse initiatives and strategies used to inform current practice.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Open to pupils in S5 or S6 who have achieved a suite of National 5 qualifications preferably including English. You will be invited to attend a College interview.
Course progression
Course progression
Successful completion of this course would increase success on Early Education and Childcare courses and would also enhance any young person’s portfolio for application to Primary Teaching, Social Work, Nursing etc. The nature of the delivery offers online skills which transfer to any under graduate programme as well as into the work place.
Application Timeline and Information
Application Timeline and Information
Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.
Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.
Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.