Early Education and Childcare

This skills for work course is designed as an introduction to the knowledge, skills and demands in early education and childcare. The course helps candidates to understand the demands and responsibilities of working in the childcare sector. The development of children is influenced by many factors, which are studied across the units of the course.

National 4 Early Education and Childcare

Information about the National 4 Early Education and Childcare course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

National 5 Early Education and Childcare

Information about the National 5 Early Education and Childcare course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)