Free Entry Level Childcare Course in Market Harborough
CostFREE
Duration167 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Childcare Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll build the knowledge and understanding needed to work in childcare, covering the types of roles, day-to-day tasks, and how to work effectively in a childcare setting. This entry level childcare course is suited to those without previous experience in the sector. You'll need a good understanding of English, though you don't need a formal qualification to prove it. The course runs for around 167 hours of flexible daytime childcare classes.
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 childcare settings operate and what's expected of staff.
You'll understand how to support children's safety and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll develop knowledge of child development at the early years stage.
You'll understand the importance of following policies, routines, and professional boundaries in childcare work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough 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 young children in a day nursery or crèche
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for pre-school-age children
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours
Creche worker: providing short-stay childcare in leisure or community settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the next step toward working in a nursery or early years setting in a more independent role.
Level 2 Award in Childcare and Education: a shorter qualification if you want to build on this entry level childcare qualification before committing to a full Level 2 course.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, typically studied after gaining Level 2.
