Childcare Skills

Assessment

Core component: • Paper A written examination • Paper B written examination • Employer-set project In order to achieve a grade for core component, students must have results for both sub-components (the core (written) examination and the employer-set project). The combined results from these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall core component grade (A*–E and U). Occupational specialism component: • Synoptic assignments The student is also required to successfully achieve a distinction/merit/pass grade in one of the occupational specialism components. If the student fails to reach the specified level of attainment, they will receive a U grade.