12/13ECEC

Introduction

In Early Childhood Education and Care, we will learn about how to keep children healthy and safe.  We look at how children develop from birth to school age and what ages they could be expected to walk, talk and play with different resources.

We get to visit the playgroup at Knox Church in Waitara where we will take some resources that we have created in class. In 2023, we have made playdough and puzzles to take down to the children.

Course Outline

This is a Unit Standard course and is internally assessed (no exams). This course is not university approved, so if you are wanting to go to University, please make sure that you have at least three UE subjects as well as this. 

If you're wanting to work in a kohanga reo, an early childhood centre or maybe as a nanny, this course can give you some knowledge and skills for these careers.

Where this course can lead

Into a career in Early Childhood. Be mindful that you should also aim to achieve University Entrance as this career pathway is increasingly wanting people who are degree qualified teachers.

Pre-requisites and equipment

None.

Who to contact for more information?

Melanie Keighley - mke@waitarahs.school.nz