QQI Level 5 School Age Childcare

Learners will be able to:

1. Outline the elements of an effective school age child care programme
2. Explain the importance of developing programme plans that are inclusive of children and young people
3. Discuss strategies to ensure that a strong focus on play/recreation remains a core principle and a distinguishing characteristic of school age child care settings
4. Identify aspects of provision for enrichment/homework within a multi-age setting
5. Evaluate environments, equipment and resources to suit stages of development and ages
6. Use strategies for involving all service users in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the programme
7. Evaluate a range of environments (indoor and outdoor) suitable for a school age child care setting
8. Implement a range of activities that address the developmental, recreational, interest and creative needs of children and young people
9. Reflect on own role and responsibilities when engaging with children.

Assignment 20%

Assignment 20%

Learner Record 60%