Edinburgh College is inspiring the next generation of care workers by giving local school pupils the chance to experience real work looking after younger children, several years before they’d usually do work experience. Thirty-one local P6 school pupils have learned about the skills required to work in the care sector and have gained valuable work…
Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Education, Forest Schools, Forest Kindergarten, Outdoor Play, Nature Play, whatever you want to call it, it’s undeniable that there’s a thirst for getting children and young people outdoors. Nature-Deficit Disorder is something of a modern phenomenon in our largely sedentary, tech-reliant culture. A lifestyle far- removed from that of as little as…
If you are interested in applying for a professional childcare course at Edinburgh College, then come along to our next Information Session. Courses that will be presented are for aspiring managers and lead practitioners. The Childhood Practice team will be there to answer any of your questions, with a presentation about the curriculum. Tuesday 12…
Edinburgh College student and ECSA president-elect Sarah Hay is nominated in the Outstanding Contribution from a Student category at this year’s Herald HE Awards. Sarah, 22, has been a student at Edinburgh College since January 2017, initially studying Childcare and Play: First Steps. After this, she returned in August 2017 to study NC Early Education…
Here’s the lowdown on our part-time and evening childcare courses. Which course suits you best? Childhood Practice HNC Part-Time Day (Granton) Perfect for: Those who want to get into childcare but have other commitments, such as childcare, that they need to work around. This course is perfect if you need to work around school…
Beyoncé is ruling Coachella, Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer prize and Cardi B is breaking Guinness World Records all over the place. If you’re like me, you might look at these celebrities and think of these people as superhuman. Professional, efficient, driven, inspiring, talented. What if I was to say that childcare professionals could be…
It takes a big heart to shape little minds. Are you up for the challenge? Become a leader in the childcare sector, whether you are just starting your career or if you are looking to develop your skills further. Come along to our Childhood Practice Open Day. 19 April 2018 Sighthill Campus 4:00 – 6:30pm…
Humans of Scotland, Unite! – Putting ACE-Awareness into Action I’ve dusted off the cobwebs and come out of hibernation, there are flowers popping up everywhere! It’s still early on in the year and interviews have already been happening for our August intake. Our Childhood department has expanded beyond anything we thought would happen and we’re…
If your application for a childcare course is successful, you will be invited to come along to one of our applicant events! 🎉 At the event you will: Meet teachers and tour our facilities Find out more about the PVG scheme and what it involves Find out more about the content of your course Put…
Interested in our Childcare courses? We will be hosting an information evening on 11 January 2018 where you will be able to Talk to college lecturers Find a course to suit you Get tips and advice for your application Pick up a prospectus Come along and discover what our courses can do for you. Thursday 11…
Yes, it really is that time of year again. Some of our students have their Christmas tree up already, our boss has already started planning Secret Santa and my kids, well, they’ve began the Christmas movie countdown having watched Nativity already. Whether you’re a Christmas lover or a Scrooge-type, gift-buying for children can be overwhelming.…
After studying Music at university, Childhood Practice PDA SCQF Level 9 student Gavin explored a range of different careers before finding his calling in childcare and early learning. He told us why a career in childcare is so rewarding: “I work as a centre manager at Midlothian Sure Start, a voluntary organisation with charitable status,…
By now you will have read many news reports, articles and will have had many conversations around the fall of Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein, and no doubt you will have been confronted by the overwhelming numbers of women and men showing solidarity on social media through #metoo. If you live in a cave and have absolutely…
With childcare becoming an increasingly in-demand career in Edinburgh and the Lothians, our in-house childcare expert, Clarissa, is writing a series of blogs to show you how important a career in childcare is and why you should be getting yourself, or loved ones, interested. Why is there a misconception? “What do you know about working in…
If you are considering starting a career in early learning and childcare, then now is a great time to start. The Scottish government is committed to increasing the early learning and childcare core entitlement from 600 to 1140 hours per year by 2020. Part of this commitment is funding for qualifications including the HNC Childhood…