School Age Childcare QQI Level 5 Wednesday

Course Name - School Age Childcare 5N1781

Award -Minor Award Level 5

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to implement and evaluate school age child care programmes.

Learners will be able to: 

1 Outline the elements of an effective school age child care programme 

2 Explain the importance of developing programme plans that are inclusive of children and young people 

3 Discuss strategies to ensure that a strong focus on play/recreation remains a core principle and a distinguishing characteristic of school age child care settings 

4 Identify aspects of provision for enrichment/homework within a multi-age setting 

5 Evaluate environments, equipment and resources to suit stages of development and ages

6 Use strategies for involving all service users in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the programme 

7 Evaluate a range of environments (indoor and outdoor) suitable for a school age child care setting 

8 Implement a range of activities that address the developmental, recreational, interest and creative needs of children and young people 

9 Reflect on own role and responsibilities when engaging with children.