Free Entry Level Caring for a Child/Children Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while working in a childcare setting, supported by your employer. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for children, and typically takes 8 months to complete. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Young people who are interested in perusing a career in childcare.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll understand the basic needs of babies and young children.
You'll learn how to support children's safety and wellbeing in a care setting.
You'll develop knowledge of routines and daily care for children.
You'll explore how to communicate with and respond to young children.
You'll learn about the importance of play in children's development.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities when working with children.
How you will learn
This is work-based training. You learn in your workplace, applying skills directly in a childcare setting. Assessment is based on evidence gathered from your day-to-day work. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Childminder's assistant: helping care for children in a home setting
Creche worker: supervising and caring for young children
After-school club assistant: supporting children outside school hours
Early years helper: assisting in a nursery or pre-school setting
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Childcare: builds on entry level knowledge and moves toward formal childcare qualifications.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: a recognised step toward working in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the standard route for those aiming to lead in early years settings.
