EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
Welcome to Petroc PACE +
Education and Childcare
The information on this page will give you a flavour of what life is like studying Education and Childcare at Petroc and help to expand your knowledge. Take a look around!
Start by listening to the welcome presentation from our Head of Department, Lola Clarke, and meet the team of experienced lecturers who will be teaching you when you join us!
Why not have a go at this month's activities to help prepare you for studying childcare.
You can also gain an understanding of the careers you could go onto and find out what our current and previous students have got up to this year.
Once you are finished why not check out what else Petroc has to offer on the Life at Petroc page.
June Content
Introduction to Education and Childcare
Meet the team
Lola Clarke
Programme Manager for Education and Childcare
Shelley Bristow
Lecturer for Education and Childcare
Melissa Jewel
Placement Assessor
Welcome presentation
Some activities for you to try at home
Meet some of our current students
“This course was one of the best experiences in my life, its hard work but with the teacher support and the right attitude it was the best year at college” - Indre Gerdvilyte, Level 3 Childcare
"This course is great for someone who wants to work with children. I have learnt a lot from this course and have also gained a lot of confidence through work experience. I have enjoyed the course and working with the children has been such fun and given me new experiences." - Rosina Ayre, Level 2 Childcare
"Whether your looking to work in childcare or just like the thought about working with children, this course can give you a hands on experience as well as a qualification. It can help you develop your knowledge and improve your employability within a childcare area." - Tyler Pike, Level 3 Childcare
July Content
Explore career paths, find out what our students have been up to and have a go at an activity centred on the value of play for children
August Content
Welcome to the final instalment for Childcare from our Mid Devon team!