Pre-course Induction: Childhood Practice Level 4 25/26 by https://padlet.com/childhoodpractice/fd7rqnku7pyo4vaq This Padlet is designed to prepare you for starting your course in August 2025. It will be regularly updated with information about your course, timetable and support. Any questions please contact Duncan Munro: Duncan.munro@edinburghcollege.ac.uk en-us 2025-03-24 09:11:54 UTC 2026-03-07 10:10:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/3059444225/ac6b953b2c104d0f9cfbbcf340bb00a4/Childhood_Practice_sq_Logo_WH_TRANS__3_.png Timetable 25/26 childhoodpractice https://padlet.com/childhoodpractice/fd7rqnku7pyo4vaq/wish/3379209232 Timetable will be added in due course.

The standard college day is 9am to 4.30 pm

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We will use these to help students understand how to meet the needs of babies in college and at home!

Realcare baby link

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These courses allow you to register as a Support worker with SSSC. https://www.sssc.uk.com/registration/

]]> 2025-03-24 09:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/childhoodpractice/fd7rqnku7pyo4vaq/wish/3379209234 A common question - do we work with real children? childhoodpractice https://padlet.com/childhoodpractice/fd7rqnku7pyo4vaq/wish/3379209235 Unfortunately you will not be working with children on this course.

We do work with local settings to visit and sometimes they visit us but we don't have a work placement.

If you progress to our Level 6 courses, these have a work placement.

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  • A zipped hooded sweatshirt
  • A waterproof jacket

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  • Onedrive
  • Outlook
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Have a look at the link above for some great outdoor numeracy play ideas.

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Please contact
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We have Guidance staff at each campus who are dedicated to helping you throughout your time at Edinburgh College. Our friendly and experienced team will help you with any questions you have about being at college. The Guidance team can provide information on:

  • Student finance and funding  
  • Budgeting for student life  
  • Childcare funding  
  • Accommodation  
  • How to register with our JobZone to find part-time work  
  • Support for Care Experienced Students
  • UCAS applications  
  • Support for students with caring responsibilities

If you would like to speak to a member of the team please email guidance@edinburghcollege.ac.ukExternal Link

 

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