Free Level 1 Caring for Children Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. This introduction to childcare covers the essentials of working with and caring for children. Classes are daytime and part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need good literacy skills, an interest in working with children, and basic IT ability to join. You'll complete assignments in written form, so confidence with reading and writing matters.
Who this course is for
This 55 hour course provides an introduction to childcare and leads to a BTEC Level 1 Award in Caring for Children.
Entry requirements
You must have good literacy skills assessed at Level 1 as the course requires you to read handouts and book extracts and to complete several assignments in written form.----Genuine interest in working with children--Good communication skills----Basic IT skills - you will need to access documents in electronic form and browse the internet
What you will learn
You'll explore the basics of child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll learn about the needs of children at different ages and stages.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and healthy.
You'll develop knowledge of how to communicate effectively with children and families.
You'll learn about the responsibilities of people who work in childcare settings.
You'll practise reading and interpreting childcare-related materials and handouts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at College Green Centre, attending daytime sessions over 10 weeks. The course is 55 hours in total. Assessment is through written assignments. You'll read handouts and book extracts, then complete several pieces of written work to demonstrate your understanding. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or school settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in a nursery environment.
Playworker: lead play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare Assistant: support qualified staff in a childcare setting.
Teaching Assistant: assist in primary school classrooms under teacher supervision.
Family Support Worker: work with families and children in community services.
What you could study next
A level 1 caring for children qualification opens the door to further study in childcare and early years.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education: builds on the foundations and is recognised for entry-level childcare roles.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification for those aiming to work in nurseries or pre-schools.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification required for senior roles in statutory staffing ratios in early years settings.
