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

About this course

Participants undertake a voluntary placement in an early education or childcare setting, applying language and knowledge developed in part 1. The course focuses on communication with children, colleagues and parents, as well as supporting planned activities and everyday routines under the direction of senior staff. Learners reflect on their placement in spoken and written English, considering what went well and what they would change. They also practise describing the experience and skills gained for use in job applications or interviews.

What you'll learn

• Communicate appropriately with children, colleagues and parents in an early-years setting
• Support planned activities and routines while following instructions from senior staff
• Adapt communication to different situations within a childcare placement
• Reflect on placement experiences in spoken and written English
• Describe placement experience and related skills for job applications or interviews

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for Beginner (A1) ESOL learners developing beyond the content of part 1 and applying English in an early education or childcare setting. Participation involves communicating with children, staff and parents, supporting activities and routines, and reflecting in spoken and written English. The placement experience can also be discussed in job applications or interviews.

• Includes a voluntary placement in a real early education or childcare setting.
• Combines English practice with experience in the early-years sector.