Working with children - Virtual College - guided online learning - Join at any time

Overview

This course is for adults who are currently working and want to improve their workplace knowledge and confidence, or looking for work and want to gain recognised qualifications to strengthen their CV. The course is especially useful if you are interested in roles in working with children, child development, teaching and supporting teaching and learning. This course is suitable for new parents and is free for everyone aged over 19.

You will complete a bundle of short, recognised workplace courses on a virtual learning platform called Virtual College. The courses you will complete are the following: Early Child Development Foundation; Attachment and Child Development, and Safer Sleeping for Babies. Together, these courses help you understand and give you a greater awareness of how to prepare to work with children and babies. Learners will be equipped with the relevant knowledge to be able to adapt their working practices in

Learning takes place online, with guidance from a tutor. You will join the course at set times, over 3 weeks and each week includes one 2-hour online session. Your tutor will support you during sessions and help you understand the course content. You may also be asked to complete a small amount of learning between sessions.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You just need a willingness to take part in online guided learning, time to attend the online sessions and motivation to complete short tasks between sessions. Our friendly and experienced tutors will support you to complete the courses.

Assessment criteria

Each course includes a short online assessment at the end. The assessments check your understanding of what you have learned. Once you pass each assessment, you will be able to download your qualification certificate straight away.

What do I need?

You will need to be able to use basic online tools, such as joining a Google classroom and clicking through online learning materials. You will need to be able to access your email to check for course links and information from your tutor Support can be provided if you are nervous about learning online.

You will need a laptop or PC with speakers and a microphone or a headset with earphones and microphone. You will need a good broadband internet connection to access the online sessions. The course will be delivered on Google classroom, and you will be sent joining instructions to attend.

What can I do next?

You may like to do more work-based learning online with our set of courses aimed at those working or planning to work in Hospitality or other sectors. Alternatively, you may be interested in a wider range of courses offered by Learn Devon – browse our course offer on our website.