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Free Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Islington

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day.

The course gives you the basic skills to care for babies and young children. You'll cover healthy eating routines, play and learning activities, caring for a sick child, and how to present yourself professionally in an early years setting. It also develops your English alongside your childcare studies. The course runs for 36 weeks.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Caring for a Child/Children (with ESOL) - Entry Level 3 CertificateThis entry-level 3 qualification will provide you with the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child.You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with a functional skills qualification in English.

Entry requirements

All the resources will be provided by the college. You will need to commit to attending all timetabled lessons for the duration of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support healthy eating routines for children.
  • You'll learn how to plan and use play and learning activities with children.
  • You'll learn how to care for a sick child.
  • You'll learn how to establish routines for young children.
  • You'll learn how to present a professional image in an early years placement.
  • You'll develop your English communication skills alongside your childcare studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the Finsbury Park Campus. Assessment is based on coursework you complete during the course. All resources are provided, so you won't need to buy materials. You'll need to attend all timetabled lessons throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide all course materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant, supports children's play and daily routines in a nursery setting.
  • Childcare worker, helps care for young children in a day nursery or creche.
  • Playgroup assistant, supports early learning activities in a community playgroup.
  • Early years helper, assists qualified staff in a pre-school or reception class.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Childcare and Education, a natural next step to build on your Entry Level 3 studies.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice, the qualification that takes you closer to a recognised role in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen your English qualification alongside your childcare career.
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