NURTURE YOUR CARING SIDE WITH OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS.
If you want to support and shape the next generation by teaching or supporting children, then a career in Childcare could be the perfect path for you.
Our range of qualifications at Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College can lead to a license to practice within the sector.
We work in partnership with infant schools, specialist schools, nurseries, children’s centres and childminders to ensure our students gain first-hand work experience of how to encourage children to learn, explore and be creative. This allows you to put into practice the theory you have learnt in class and also gain an insight into the many available roles in childcare.
During your course you’ll study topics such as communication with children and adults, child development, children’s health and wellbeing, health and safety, childhood illnesses, providing safe environments for babies and children and play and learning. You’ll also take part in practical activities including making story sacks featuring books, props and sensory materials, cooking for children, healthy eating, painting and displays as well as supporting care routines for babies and young children.
Outside the classroom you’ll be able to take part in enrichment activities which can include event management.
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Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies
Select your course to begin your application
Award in Childcare and Education
Caring for Children and Young People
Childcare
Entry Level Caring for Children
Level 1 Care
T Level: Early Years Educator
Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education
Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Education and Professional Development (Top-up)
Certificate in Education: Full-time
Certificate in Education: Part-time
Foundation Degree in Learning Support
Master of Arts (MA) in Education and Professional Development
PgCE/PGCE: Full-time
PgCE/PGCE: Part-time
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
The childcare sector is ideal for those who are patient, caring and have a passion for helping children to develop, learn and reach their full potential.
Teaching Assistants support teachers with classroom work and admin tasks and facilitate children’s development via help with reading, writing and learning activities.
Helping teachers prepare lesson materials, working with students to support them with work, recording and reporting student progress, maintaining a safe and healthy environment and following safeguarding procedures and helping manage class behaviour.**
Schools (public or private) and special needs schools.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Nursery Assistants care for children from birth up to seven years old and help their development and learning in a safe and supportive setting.
Planning and supervising activities like art, music and cooking, helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking children on trips, observing children and writing reports, making sure children are safe and well and speaking with parents and carers.**
Nurseries, children’s homes or hospitals.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
BY 2025 THERE ARE EXPECTED TO BE 22,497 JOBS IN CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE.
LIGHTCAST 2022“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy
