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Free Entry Level Childcare Course in Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration167 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Childcare Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley. You'll build the knowledge and understanding needed to work in childcare, covering the types of roles and tasks involved and how to work effectively in a childcare setting. The course runs for around 167 hours, with flexible daytime childcare classes to fit around your schedule. You'll need a good understanding of English, but you don't need a formal qualification to start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a childcare role but currently do not have any experience. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in childcare as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the childcare industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 1, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different types of childcare roles and what they involve day to day.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and effectively in a childcare environment.
  • You'll understand the needs of young children and how to support their development.
  • You'll learn how to communicate with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities and boundaries of working in childcare.
  • You'll understand basic safeguarding principles relevant to childcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley. Assessment is likely to include written tasks, observations, and practical activities that reflect real childcare settings. The flexible study mode means your timetable can be arranged around your availability during daytime hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery
  • Childcare worker: caring for children in a day nursery or creche
  • Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for young children in community settings
  • After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours
  • Crèche worker: providing short-term childcare in leisure or community venues

What you could study next

This entry level childcare qualification is a stepping stone toward higher-level study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare, which covers more of the knowledge and skills employers look for in nursery and early years roles. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the level recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening the door to more senior positions in early years settings.

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