Adult Learning
ATLondon Vocational College
Child Care
Looking for a role where two days are genuinely never the same? A job that will throw up incredible surprises every single time you go to work. A career that is important and endlessly rewarding? Working in childcare might just be for you – helping to shape the minds and lives of the new generation.
From their first day of Nursery to their last day of big school, kids need supportive, naturing, compassionate and caring people around them. Childcare professionals can become significant players in young lives, guiding them towards a happy and fulfilling life.
Whether you’re already working in childcare or planning a career change, an accredited qualification in childcare can put you on the pathway to success. We offer courses which could support your development plan.
We are also regularly adding new courses to our ever-growing list, so let us know how we can help. These courses may be used as stepping stones into the sector, as CPD if you are already working in the sector and as a gateway to apprenticeship programmes which we offer.
Our mark is made within the sector by ensuring our courses and our trainers are engaging and informative. Our customers praise the interaction and expertise of our trainers but love the feedback from their staff that they really enjoyed the training.
Our Current Programme offer is:
Early Years Practitioner - Level 2
Price: £1000 inc VAT
Study method: Blended (Face to face in classroom and Online)
Duration: 8 months – self paced
Grading: Achieved/not yet achieved
Assessment method: Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Additional info: Tutor available to learners
Course Profile
Fuelled by curiosity and wonder, children are extremely fast learners, and take in all of their surroundings to grow and develop vital skills to prepare them for school and their future. As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the social and physical development of children ages 0-5, using imaginative learning techniques, encouraging language and literacy skills, and promoting independence along with the way. If you’re interested in this fulfilling and challenging career, this course is a great starting point.
Once you’ve gained your certificate, you’ll be a qualified Early Years Practitioner with NCFE CACHE. This means you can start working, under supervision, with children up to the age of 5, and you’ll have proven knowledge of working with children up to the age of 7. You’ll also count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce.
Course Content
This Level 2 programme is suitable for learners with some prior knowledge or qualifications in the Childcare sector. Units covered include:
- Exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings,
- Child development from birth to 7 years,
- Safeguarding babies and young children in early years settings,
- Supporting health and safety in early years settings,
- Promoting wellbeing in early years settings,
- Supporting effective communication in early years settings,
- Supporting activities,
- Purposeful play and educational programmes,
- Understand how to support children with special educational needs
- Working with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years settings.
Progression
This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner within the Early Years Workforce.
Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:
- early years practitioner
- classroom assistant
- pre-school practitioner.
- Learners are also able to progress onto Level 3 Early Years Educator
Qualification Fees by flexible monthly payment plan.
Our payments terms are made flexible to enables those interested in the course to create a monthly payment plan to pay for studying. There is no credit check, the initial deposit is £300, then the outstanding total is divided into the required number of months up to 8 months.
Learners can choose from the following monthly payment plans options:
- Initial deposit £300before registration
- 8 months payment plan – Pay £87.5/month for 8 months
- 6 months payment plan – Pay £117/month for 6 months
- 3 months payment plan – Pay £234/month for 3 months
Once the full payment £1000 has been received, no other payment is required.
The payment made for this course covers IAG for the qualification, registration, training support and certification.
Note: Our Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is an Ofqual regulated course.
Qualification Delivery Process.
- Initial learning Payment £300, for Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.
- Creation of the Learning Accounton Teams and registration with the awarding body.
- Learner is assigned a tutor and initial learning resources and induction are provided to the Learner.
- Learner is contacted by Finance admin to create their monthly payment plan.
- Learner actively agrees to Policies, especially agreeing not to cheat on their assignments.
- Qualification Enrolment completed
- Further learning resources provided to the learner by their tutor via online classes on Teams and on their learning account.
- Regular tutorials to further support learning
- Learning done by the learner, and ongoing Learning Support by a tutor
- Assessment of Knowledge-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Assessment of Skills-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Building the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence, by the Assessor
- Internal Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- External Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- Awarding Body Certification and issuing of the Hard-copy certificates confirming achievement of the full diploma according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Learners (and anyone purchasing this bundle for someone else) are expected to completely read and understand the information provided on this page. All the stages above are very important and cannot be bypassed by the learner.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.
NOTE:
This course is delivered both face to face in a classroom/ at work and online therefore, requires learners to read and understand all course information given to them.
Why study with course London Vocational College.
Learners have access to Ofqual-recognised qualifications for care jobs in the UK, directly delivered by LVC, as follows:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – new to care or aspiring to work in care settings
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) – already working as Adult Care Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Assistant
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – career changers into care work
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) – working as Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Assistants, Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) – for those working as Specialist practitioners, Senior Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) – for aspiring managers, Deputy Managers, and new Care Managers
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) – for existing managers and those wanting to register with CQC.
Our Process for studying, learning support, exams, tests, and certificates, make it easy for anyone to gain the learning they need, regardless of their ability or devices they own.
Delivered in our modern secure password-protected online system. No downloads or PDFs required.
Our online learning system provides you with easy online access to all your learning materials, your assignments, your completion certificates, along with dedicated support by assessors, tutors, and peers via the private online community for the particular course.
You will receive quick responses to your queries and requests for support.
Requirements
Learners need to have access to a computer/laptop/tablet with internet access, to be able to access the learning resources.
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by filling in the application form and sending the form to this email: [email protected].
Within two working days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays), you will be sent more details and step by step instructions.
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Early Years Educator - Level 3
Price: £1500 inc VAT
Study method: Blended (Face to face in classroom and Online)
Duration: 10 months – Self paced
Grading: Achieved/not yet achieved
Assessment method: Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Additional info: Tutor available to learners
Course Profile
If you’re looking to gain full practitioner status as an early years’ educator, also known as EYE, then this is the course for you.
After completion, you will be fully qualified and ready to begin work as a Nursery Nurse, Reception Practitioner, Private Nanny, or one of many other positions which involve working closely with young children. You’ll combine studying online with a practical placement of at least 350 hours, as you develop your skills and help children to learn, grow, and thrive
During the course of this Ofsted approved qualification, you’ll learn how to meet all of the physical, social and emotional needs of children ages 0-7. You’ll explore how to support a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, how to promote children’s speech and language skills, as well as gain other vital knowledge regarding safeguarding and health and safety legislation.
Course Content
This qualification has all 23 mandatory units structured around three themes:
• Theme 1: Health and well-being
You’ll look at supporting children’s development through healthy eating and exercise. You’ll study local and national initiatives aimed at keeping children fit and healthy, the importance of sleep for babies and young children, SIDS prevention, and common childhood illnesses. You’ll also explore the ways in which you can support children’s emotional wellbeing, and what you need to know about taking care of children who are unwell.
• Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
You’ll understand legislation as it relates to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children. You’ll study how to use legislation relating to the health and safety of children and to follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice. The importance of working in partnership as well as how essential it is to engage in professional development
• Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness
You’ll learn about the importance of supporting children’s development through play. You’ll find out how to support emergent literacy and mathematical skills, ways in which you can support a child in their transition to school, and strategies for supporting cognitive skills. You’ll discover the ways in which you can support children with additional needs, and how you can use observation, assessment, and planning to promote and support child development. Finally, you’ll learn how to use longitudinal studies observe, assess, and plan for children’s needs.
Progression
Upon achievement of this qualification learners will gain their licence to practise and it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as:
- Assistant in Children’s Centres
- Practitioner in nursery schools
- Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
- Pre-school worker
Further education:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)
Higher education
Progression to higher level studies
Level 3 qualifications aim to facilitate progression to higher level study, which requires knowledge and skills different from those gained at levels 1 and 2. Level 3 qualifications enable learners to:
- apply factual, procedural and theoretical subject knowledge
- use relevant knowledge and methods to address complex, non-routine problems
- interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas
- understand the nature of the area of study or work
- demonstrate an awareness of different perspectives and approaches
- identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills
- use appropriate research to inform actions
- review and evaluate the effectiveness of their own methods
Qualification Fees by flexible monthly payment plan.
Our payments terms are made flexible to enables those interested in the course to create a monthly payment plan to pay for studying. There is no credit check, the initial deposit is £500, then the outstanding total is divided into the required number of months up to 10 months.
Learners can choose from the following monthly payment plans options:
- Initial deposit £500before registration
- 10 months payment plan – Pay £100/month for 10 months
- 8 months payment plan – Pay £125/month for 8 months
- 6 months payment plan – Pay £167/month for 6 months
- 3 months payment plan – Pay £334/month for 3 months
Once the full payment £1500 has been received, no other payment is required.
The payment made for this course covers IAG for the qualification, registration, training support and certification.
Note: Our Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator course is an Ofqual regulated course.
Qualification Delivery Process.
- Initial learning Payment £500, for Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator.
- Creation of the Learning Accounton Teams and registration with the awarding body.
- Learner is assigned a tutor and initial learning resources and induction are provided to the Learner.
- Learner is contacted by Finance admin to create their monthly payment plan.
- Learner actively agrees to Policies, especially agreeing not to cheat on their assignments.
- Qualification Enrolment completed
- Further learning resources provided to the learner by their tutor via online classes on Teams and on their learning account.
- Regular tutorials to further support learning
- Learning done by the learner, and ongoing Learning Support by a tutor
- Assessment of Knowledge-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Assessment of Skills-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Building the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence, by the Assessor
- Internal Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- External Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- Awarding Body Certification and issuing of the Hard-copy certificates confirming achievement of the full diploma according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Learners (and anyone purchasing this bundle for someone else) are expected to completely read and understand the information provided on this page. All the stages above are very important and cannot be bypassed by the learner.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care.
NOTE:
This course is delivered both face to face in a classroom/ at work and online therefore, requires learners to read and understand all course information given to them.
Why study with course London Vocational College.
Learners have access to Ofqual-recognised qualifications for care jobs in the UK, directly delivered by LVC, as follows:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – new to care or aspiring to work in care settings
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) – already working as Adult Care Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Assistant
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – career changers into care work
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) – working as Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Assistants, Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) – for those working as Specialist practitioners, Senior Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) – for aspiring managers, Deputy Managers, and new Care Managers
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) – for existing managers and those wanting to register with CQC.
Our Process for studying, learning support, exams, tests, and certificates, make it easy for anyone to gain the learning they need, regardless of their ability or devices they own.
Delivered in our modern secure password-protected online system. No downloads or PDFs required.
Our online learning system provides you with easy online access to all your learning materials, your assignments, your completion certificates, along with dedicated support by assessors, tutors, and peers via the private online community for the particular course.
You will receive quick responses to your queries and requests for support.
Requirements
Learners need to have access to a computer/laptop/tablet with internet access, to be able to access the learning resources.
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by filling in the application form and sending the form to this email: [email protected].
Within two working days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays), you will be sent more details and step by step instructions.
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce - Level 2
Course Profile
This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working under supervision with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s settings including early years and social care.
Course Content
Unit 1: Child & Young Person Development
The main stages of child and young person development
The kinds of influences that effect children and young people’s development.
The potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development.
Unit 2: Contribute to the support of child and young person
Contribute to assessments of the development needs of children and young people
Support the development of children & young people
Support children & young people experiencing transitions
Support children & young people’s positive behaviour
Use reflective practice to improve own contribution to child and young person development
development
Unit 3: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
The legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety
What to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
How to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
Unit 4: Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
The health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting
Recognise risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits
What to do in the event of a non-medical incident or emergency
What to do in the event of a child or young person becoming ill or injured
The work setting procedures for reporting and recording accidents, incidents, emergencies and illnesses
Follow infection control procedures
The work setting’s procedures for receiving, storing and administering medicines.
Unit 5: Contribute to the Support of Positive Environments for Children and Young People
The regulatory requirements for a positive environment for children & young people
Support a positive environment that meets the individual needs of children & young people.
Support the personal care needs of children and young people within a positive environment
Support the nutritional and dietary needs of children & young people
Unit 6: Understand Partnership Working in Services for Children and Young People
Partnership working within the context of services for children & young people
The importance of effective communication and information sharing in services for children & young people
The importance of partnerships with carers
Unit 7: Support Children & Young People’s Behaviour
The policies and procedures of the setting for promoting children & young people’s positive behaviour
Support positive behaviour
Respond to inappropriate behaviour
Unit 8: Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Why communication is important in the work setting
Meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
Reduce barriers to communication
Apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality at work
Unit 9: Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
What is required for competence in own work role?
Reflect on own work activities
Agree a personal development plan
Develop own knowledge, skills and understanding
Unit 10: Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
The importance of equality and inclusion
Work in an inclusive way
Access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
Unit 11: Maintain and support relationships with children and young people
Communicate with children & young people
Develop and maintain relationships with children & young people
Support relationships between children and young people and others in the setting
Unit 12: Understand Child & Young Person’s Development
Unit 13: Support Children & Young People’s Health & Safety
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by filling in the application form and sending the form to this email: [email protected].
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare - Level 5
Price: £2500 inc VAT
Study method: Blended (Face to face in classroom and Online)
Duration: 12 months
Grading: Achieved/not yet achieved
Assessment method: Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Additional info: Tutor available to learners
Course Profile
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in residential childcare settings for children and young people.
The qualification enables the learner to gain essential skills and knowledge for leading in a residential childcare setting, including: leading and managing a team, leading and managing group living, leading practice to support children and young people, implementing policies and procedures.
It also offers the learner the opportunity to cover optional topics which are particularly suited to specific residential childcare and respite care settings.
Course Content
- Understand children and young people’s development in residential childcare
- Understand support for children and young people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged
- Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting
- Lead practice to support the safeguarding and protection of children and young people in residential childcare
- Lead practice for communication and information management in residential childcare settings
- Manage risk in residential childcare
- Lead and manage group living in residential childcare
- Lead a service that can support children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse
- Lead practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare
- Implement a Positive Relationship Policy in residential childcare
- Lead practice to support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare
- Lead practice in safe use of digital, internet and mobile technology with children and young people
- Undertake professional development in residential childcare settings
- Lead practice to promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare
- Lead networks and multi-agency work to benefit children and young people in residential childcare
Progression
A degree in a related discipline.
Learners can also progress to the following job roles though further professional development/qualification may be required once in post:
- registered residential childcare managers, plus deputy and assistant managers, managers, deputy and assistant managers in other adult or children and young people’s social care settings.
Qualification Fees by flexible monthly payment plan.
Our payments terms are made flexible to enables those interested in the course to create a monthly payment plan to pay for studying. There is no credit check, the initial deposit is £700, then the outstanding total is divided into the required number of months up to 12months.
Learners can choose from the following monthly payment plans options:
- Initial deposit £700before registration
- 12 months payment plan – Pay £150/month for 12 months
- 6 months payment plan – Pay £300/month for 6 months
- 3 months payment plan – Pay £600/month for 3 months
Once the full payment £2500 has been received, no other payment is required.
The payment made for this course covers IAG for the qualification, registration, training support and certification.
By making your payment, you are indicating that YOU HAVE FULLY READ THIS COURSE INFORMATION, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED to our Terms and Conditions, our Fee Structures, and our delivery style as detailed in this Course Information.
Note: Our Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care course is an Ofqual regulated course.
Qualification Delivery Process.
-
- Initial learning Payment £700, for Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Creation of the Learning Accounton Teams and registration with the awarding body.
- Learner is assigned a tutor and initial learning resources and induction are provided to the Learner.
- Learner is contacted by Finance admin to create their monthly payment plan.
- Learner actively agrees to Policies, especially agreeing not to cheat on their assignments.
- Qualification Enrolment completed
- Further learning resources provided to the learner by their tutor via online classes on Teams and on their learning account.
- Regular tutorials to further support learning
- Learning done by the learner, and ongoing Learning Support by a tutor
- Assessment of Knowledge-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Assessment of Skills-based Assessment Criteria by an Assessor, and Feedback
- Building the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence, by the Assessor
- Internal Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- External Quality Assurance of the Learner’s Portfolio of Evidence
- Awarding Body Certification and issuing of the Hard-copy certificates confirming achievement of the full diploma according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Learners (and anyone purchasing this bundle for someone else) are expected to completely read and understand the information provided on this page. All the stages above are very important and cannot be bypassed by the learner.
Learners wanting to study the qualification must have basic English Comprehension skills to read and understand written information given to them.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is most suitable for those working in a managerial role in Childcare settings who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at level 5 including:
- Directors
- Nominated persons
- Managers
- Deputy managers, and Assistant managers
NOTE:
This course is delivered both face to face in a classroom/ at work and online therefore, requires learners to read and understand all course information given to them.
Why study with course London Vocational College.
Learners have access to Ofqual-recognised qualifications for care jobs in England, directly delivered by LVC, as follows:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – new to care or aspiring to work in care settings
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) – already working as Adult Care Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Assistant
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) – career changers into care work
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) – working as Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Assistants, Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) – for those working as Specialist practitioners, Senior Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) – for aspiring managers, Deputy Managers, and new Care Managers
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) – for existing managers and those wanting to register with CQC.
Our Process for studying, learning support, exams, tests, and certificates, make it easy for anyone to gain the learning they need, regardless of their ability or devices they own.
Delivered in our modern secure password-protected online system. No downloads or PDFs required.
Our online learning system provides you with easy online access to all your learning materials, your assignments, your completion certificates, along with dedicated support by assessors, tutors, and peers via the private online community for the particular course.
You will receive quick responses to your queries and requests for support.
Requirements
Learners will need to be working in a managerial role in an appropriate setting to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Learners need to have access to a computer/laptop/tablet with internet access, to be able to access the learning resources.
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by filling in the application form and sending the form to this email: [email protected].
Within two working days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays), you will be sent more details and step by step instructions.
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Important Information
Entry Requirements
While there are specific requirements for each course in general the basic requirements for a programme is:
- Currently, live in England
- Resident in the UK with a visa for the duration of the course
- Must be aged 18+
More specific requirements if any will be discussed with you when you contact us.
Delivery Model And Duration
All programmes will be delivered using one of the following methods:
- Face to face in a classroom
- Online using MS Teams
- Blended – a combination of face to face and online
The duration of programmes will also vary based on their level and type. Typical durations are:
- Certificates up to 6 months
- Diplomas up to 12 months
Assessement
The nature of the assessment will vary based on the course you are doing and the level. In the main the methods of assessment will be:
- Examinations
- Portfolio
Progression
Our programmes are designed to support learners to the next step. As a result, we are working hard with you to get you to either:
- A job
- An apprenticeship
- A higher level programme
If you are already in work, we would like to see you progress by:
- A promotion
- A salary increases
- A new job