4 GCSEs Grade 3 including English and Maths or successful completion of Level 1.
You will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS check before you start your placement, this cost is covered by the college.
Learners can enter the workforce Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a BTEC l3 or T-level in education and childcare, currently delivered at New College Swindon. You may find work within the Voluntary, Statutory and Private sectors. Such roles could include Nursery assistant/Classroom assistant or a Nanny.
You will be required to complete 120 hours work experience, this is a mandatory part of the course. It is broken down into 60 hours in a nursery setting and 60 hours in a primary school. You are encouraged to find your own placement but we can support you with this.
You will be expected to have notebooks and stationary for your taught lessons. A laptop would be recommended: however, some sessions will be held in a computer classroom or one which has access to shared laptops. You will need a New College T-shirt for uniform on placement. You will be expected to cover the travel costs to your work experience placements.
If you have a question about this or any other full-time course, email admissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470
