This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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This course is an introduction into the psychology of the child and the study of childhood development.
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This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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The course is suitable for learners who have children, or who work with children. It aims to provide a better theoretical understanding of how the child sees the world.
No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.
This course is fully funded for eligible students
If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £50.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.
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Staff were wonderful and the rooms where lovely.
Fabulous college. Very professional staff. Spectacular residential accommodation. I feel very safe there.
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Northern College did and still is changing my life; it changes people too. It opens your mind to your dreams, and makes them a reality.
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