Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This full-time daytime course is designed for 16 to 19-year-olds taking their first step into childcare and early years work. You'll cover the fundamentals of caring for young children, including their development, wellbeing, and everyday needs. The course runs for 180 hours. It forms part of a personalised study programme that can also include work experience, Functional Skills, and employability training.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll explore the physical, social, and emotional development of children under five.
You'll learn how to support children's health, safety, and wellbeing.
You'll understand the importance of play in early childhood learning.
You'll develop skills in communicating with young children and their families.
You'll learn about safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll gain an introduction to working in childcare and early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is portfolio-based, using assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your programme is personalised in the first few weeks based on your starting point and goals. Work experience placements with local employers may also form part of your study programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or care settings.
Nursery assistant: helping staff in a nursery or pre-school.
Childminder's assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home.
Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Early years helper: assisting in a reception class or children's centre.
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 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification covering more of the early years curriculum.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a qualified early years educator.
