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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Birkenhead – Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead

CostFREE
Duration70 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This Pearson Edexcel btec introductory award in caring for children under five qualification covers the foundations of caring for young children, including their development, health, and wellbeing. The course runs for 70 hours of daytime classroom study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your programme.

Who this course is for

16-19

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how young children develop physically, emotionally, and socially in their early years.
  • You'll learn how to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of children under five.
  • You'll understand the importance of play in children's learning and development.
  • You'll look at how to communicate effectively with young children and their families.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young children.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with full-time daytime attendance. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Award is portfolio-based, using assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant - supporting children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare worker - caring for young children in a nursery or crèche setting
  • Youth support worker - working with young people in community or education settings
  • Playgroup assistant - helping run sessions for children under five
  • After-school club assistant - supervising and supporting children's activities

What you could study next

The btec introductory award in caring for children under five classes give you a foundation to build on. You could progress to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education, which takes you further into working with young children. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England.

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