Y9093 - Work experience: ESOL for early education and childcare part 2 (ESOL level 1)

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Start Date: 26/11/2026      End Date: 04/02/2027        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £20.00 (tuition)     £287.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Lucilia Branco        No of Places: 15
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Building on part 1, this course takes you into a real early education or childcare setting for a voluntary placement. You'll put the language and knowledge from part 1 into practice — communicating with children, staff, and parents, supporting activities, and reflecting on your experience in English.
Part 2 is your chance to build a real record of experience in the sector, developing both your childcare skills and your English at the same time.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Communicate clearly and appropriately with children, colleagues, and parents in a real early years setting, using the vocabulary and skills built in part 1
* Support planned activities and routines in a childcare setting, following instructions from senior staff and adapting your communication to different situations
* Reflect on your placement experience in written and spoken English, identifying what went well and what you would do differently
* Describe the experience and skills gained on your placement in a way that would be useful in a job application or interview
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Completion of ESOL for early education and childcare, part 1, or equivalent sector knowledge and ESOL level 1 or above.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Folder, pens and pencils, lined A4 paper, and a smartphone (if you have one).
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will give feedback on your placement reflections and observe your progress in the setting. You need to attend at least 80% of your classes and placement sessions.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Become an ESOL teaching assistant; ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (level 1 Ascentis Skills for Employment); Cache or equivalent early years qualification (external provider).
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
Prosp User 14