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Welcome to Education and Childcare
These programmes are perfect for anyone with a passion for working with children in a nursery or primary school setting. You will learn the unique skills needed to support young children in your care, and our brand new practical training room at our North Devon campus, will provide you with a dedicated space to practise your skills in a true to life working environment. You will also undertake fantastic work experience opportunities, including the chance to visit Sweden to see how they run their innovative Forest Schools.
There are many pathways available to students who complete courses in education and childcare, from teaching assistants and nursery nurses to social workers and child nurses - and we have a range of higher education courses to help you go even further.
Watch this video from the Head of Health, Care & Education, Rita Sampson to hear all about the Education courses on offer at Petroc!
Join us LIVE for our Vocational Study Programme Q&A - CLICK HERE
Before you hear from our lecturers and take a look through the course content, why not hear what our students say!
Tracy, Supporting Teaching and learning
"I love working with children, so I decided to take this course. I started with Level 2 first to see if I was capable of completing the course. I enjoyed the Level 2 course so much, I decided to progress onto the Level 3 and it’s been a real blessing as I’ve enjoyed both practical and theory.As much as the assignments have been in many different areas of child
There were have been two highlights of my Childcare course. The first highlight was a trip to Barnstaple Guild Hall where we learned about the history of the Hall and Barnstaple. The second highlight was a project on The Great Fire of London where the children wrote and built houses for the project.
My lecturer has been a great support and helps build your confidence and with a positive encouragement to all."
"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
"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
Lauren, Teaching and Learning Apprenticeship
We recently caught up with one of our Teaching and Learning Apprentices to hear what they thought of their Apprenticeship at Petroc.
Education and Childcare at Petroc
We offer the following study programmes in Education & Childcare:
Vocational Qualification
Apprenticeships
T-levels
Please look through the below presentations to find out more information.
Vocational study programmes
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Caring for Children - Level 1 - Full-time (North Devon)
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (TA) - Level 2 - Full-time (North Devon)
Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (TA) - Level 3 - Full-time (North Devon)
Apprenticeships
Early Years Educator
As an Early Years Educators, you will be a highly trained professional who will play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. You may work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes and as childminders.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. They are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities. Promoting Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours are crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development.
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T-levels
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