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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Rotherham – Dearne Valley College

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Valley College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 18 weeks and covers the foundations of caring for young children, including their development, health, and wellbeing. It suits those building skills and experience to develop their career in childcare and early years work.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how young children grow and develop in their early years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand how to create safe and nurturing environments for children under five.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with young children and their families.
  • You'll learn about play and how it supports children's learning and development.
  • You'll gain an introduction to the responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Valley College. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks linked to each unit of the qualification. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against the Pearson Edexcel BTEC criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Valley College 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 setting.
  • Childcare worker: caring for young children in a daycare or creche environment.
  • Youth support worker: working with children and young people in community or education settings.
  • Playworker: leading play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Early years practitioner: entry-level role in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Nanny or childminder's assistant: supporting home-based childcare.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education, which takes you further into early years practice. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. Some learners also explore Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications if they want to broaden their options in care settings.

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