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Free Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the essentials of caring for children. You'll explore child development, health and safety, and how to support children's everyday needs. Topics also include communication with children and families, and safeguarding. The course runs for one year.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children grow and develop at different stages.
  • You'll understand how to keep children safe and healthy.
  • You'll explore how to support children's play and learning.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and child protection basics.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with children and their families.
  • You'll understand routines and how to meet children's everyday needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Sheffield College. The course uses a mix of taught lessons, group activities, and practical tasks. Assessment is through assignments and observation of your skills. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant, supports children's care and play in a nursery setting.
  • Childminder's assistant, helps a registered childminder with daily childcare.
  • Playgroup helper, assists with activities in a community play setting.
  • After-school club assistant, supports children in out-of-school care.
  • Early years volunteer, gains experience in a nursery or children's centre.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Childcare and Education, a natural next step to build on this qualification.
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification, moves you toward a recognised role in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
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