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, Gail Whenman, 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 including making your own playdough and story sack.
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
Jane Walters
Programme Manager
Level 1 Caring for Children
jane.walters@petroc.ac.uk
Emma Kerswell
Programme Manager
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings
emma.kerswell@petroc.ac.uk
Clare Arthur
Programme Manager
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning & Development
clare.arthur@petroc.ac.uk
Stephanie Snowden
Programme Manager
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Welcome presentation
Some activities for you to try at home
We have a dedicated training room where you will spend time learning best practice
Meet some of our current students
"We enjoyed Level 2 Childcare so much last year and passed our English & Maths resit we decided to come on to Level 3 this year" - Abi, Holly & Kezia, Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development
"I enjoyed my work experience so much I am hoping to get a Full Time job there when I leave college working with 4 year olds"
- Beth, Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development
"I’ve really enjoyed learning about the psychology of how children learn and think. It has given me a good base for starting a degree in Social Work next year." - Georgia, Level 3 Children's Play, Learning and Development
"The work experience really helped me to decide that I wanted to be a Teaching Assistant and work in a school" - Josh, Level 3 Children's Learning, Play and Development
"I have learnt to be organised, there is always work to do and deadlines to meet, good practice for studying a Foundation Degree at Petroc next year" ~ Michelle, Level 3 Children's Learning, Play and Development
"Being assessed in a variety of ways such as presentations has given me the confidence to apply for Primary Teaching in September"
July Content
This month we will look at observations, and have set some activities based around these.
August Content
Welcome to the final instalment of Education and Childcare from our North Devon team. In this final presentation (below) you will be introduced to meeting a child's care needs.
See you in September!
We look forward to you joining us for your next steps!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us:
Gail Whenman: gail.whenman@petroc.ac.uk
Jane Walters: jane.walters@petroc.ac.uk
Emma Kerswell: emma.kerswell@petroc.ac.uk
Clare Arthur: clare.arthur@petroc.ac.uk
Stephanie Snowden: stephanie.snowden@petroc.ac.uk