Early Learning and Childcare Online Resources from 6 May 2020

N5 Early Learning and Childcare

National 5 Early Learning and Childcare is a skills for work course​

There is no formal exam at the end of the course.  Candidates create a folio of learning evidence and are continually assessed throughout the year​

All course materials and assessments are accessible to candidates via Teams.

All PowerPoints, links to videos and other learning materials will be available in the N5 Early Learning and Childcare 2020/21 Teams site.  Tasks to be completed will be set out in 'Posts' and the date for submission will also be set.  I will be available to teach and answer any question during timetabled tutorials.  Messages can be sent to me at any time via 'Posts', or I can be emailed at sandra.macpherson@westlothian.org.uk .

The course comprises of 4 units of study which are described below:

HC3C 45 Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People (SCQF level 5) 

This unit is designed to introduce learners to the principles of development and wellbeing of children and young people. Learners will learn what is meant by sequences and patterns in child development and the inter-relationship between all aspects of that development. 

Learners will also learn about the wellbeing of children and young people and how a variety of factors may affect their development. 

Outcomes 

On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 

1.     Explain the principles of development for children and young people. 

2.     Explain the principles of wellbeing for children and young people. 

HX1V 75 Working in Early Learning and Childcare (SCQF level 5) 

This unit allows the learner to develop an understanding of the Early Learning and Childcare sector and to explain ways in which the sector meets the care, learning and development needs of children and young people aged 0-16 years.  

Learners will consider career options within the sector and the skills, values, knowledge and qualifications required to fulfil these roles. They will reflect on their own skills, qualities, attitudes and achievements in relation to these.   

The learner will carry out an investigation of the sector, and may work and be assessed in groups as well as individually.  

Outcomes 

On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 

1.     Investigate the range of Early Learning and Childcare provision for children and young people. 

2.     Explain the skills, knowledge and values required to work in Early Learning and Childcare. 

3.     Investigate career options within the Early Learning and Childcare sector 

HX1R 75 Play in Early Learning and Childcare (SCQF level 5) 

This unit allows learners to develop an understanding of the benefits of play for children and young people.  

The learner will demonstrate how children and young people benefit from a range of play experiences through planning, preparing and reviewing play experiences, either in a real or simulated context.  

The learner is not required to have a work placement to complete this unit but would benefit from visiting Early Learning and Childcare settings which offer high quality child-centred play provision. 

Outcomes 

On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 

1.     Investigate the benefits of play for children and young people 

2.     Facilitate a play environment for children and young people 

3.     Evaluate the play and play environment for children and young people 

HX1W 75 Introduction to First Aid (SCQF level 5) 

The aim of this unit is to introduce the learner to the skills needed to deal effectively with casualties who are injured or who suffer a sudden illness prior to medical aid being available.  

Learners will learn the current first aid procedures used to save a life by following the procedures set out in the health and safety executive guidelines.  

This will ensure that correct decisions and actions are taken promptly and effectively.  It is suitable for learners who have no prior knowledge or experience of first aid. 

Outcomes 

On successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to: 

1.     Describe the management of first aid incidents in line with current health and safety executive guidelines. 

2.     Demonstrate the assessment, management and treatment of a casualty in need of resuscitation in line with current health and safety executive guidelines. 

3.     Demonstrate the assessment, management and treatment of a variety of injuries and medical conditions in line with current health and safety executive guidelines.