Free Level 1 Caring for Children Course in Crawley. Classes run at Jace Training Crawley, part-time during the day. The course runs over 38 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build a solid foundation in child development, safeguarding, and the basics of working with children and young people. This free caring for children qualification is a strong starting point if you're moving toward roles in childcare, education support, or youth work. You should be at least 14 years old to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.
Entry requirements
You should be at least 14 years old.
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and understand safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll study how to support children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll look at how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
You'll understand the importance of play in children's learning and development.
You'll learn about health, hygiene, and safety in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Jace Training Crawley. Assessment is through assignments and observations that you complete as part of the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate what you've learned.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Jace Training Crawley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or school settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping with day-to-day care in a nursery.
Playworker - running play sessions for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childminder's Assistant - supporting a registered childminder at home.
Classroom Teaching Assistant - helping children learn in a primary school setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education - builds on your Level 1 caring for children certificate and prepares you for more responsibility in childcare settings.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - a more in-depth qualification recognised for work in nurseries and pre-schools.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator - the qualification required to count in statutory staffing ratios in early years settings.
