Question reference: S5W-17386
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 June 2018
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 12 July 2018
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the managers of (a) day-care centres and (b) after-school clubs to study for a degree-level qualification for lead practitioners without leaving their post.
Answer
Childhood practice awards are based on the benchmark Standard for Childhood Practice (revised 2015) and are one of the first work-based awards in Scotland where entry is based on practice qualifications and the experience people have gained in their role. Awards are designed to be completed in post with support from employers, enabling continued earning, and are offered as part time, full time, online distance learning, evening/weekend or a blend of options, allowing learners to choose the course provider most suited to their needs. Individual training providers also operate processes for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and provide credits to map towards the Standard. Additionally, funding support is available through the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for eligible individuals.