Passport to Childcare

About this course

This course offers a broad link to the care, learning and development of children aged 0-12 years as specified in the National Occupational Standards. It is concerned with the holistic study of the child. This includes ‘the domestic setting and all environments whose practice is guided by legislation, policy and professional ethics as well as investigating the roles and responsibilities of parenthood’.

Course content

• Child Development

• Care of Children

• Practical Play

Entry requirements

Open to S4 pupils. Students should have completed their broad general education and have made their intentions clear to their guidance teacher.

Course Progression

Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Early Education and Childcare courses here.

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.