Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day. You'll explore play, learning development, nutrition, healthy eating, and safeguarding. The course includes hands-on sessions in an on-site nursery environment and 37 hours of work experience in a vocational setting. This level 1 childcare qualification is a strong starting point for anyone building toward a career working with young children and families. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
This course provides an introduction into early years where learners can build on their understanding of working with children and families in the early years sector.
You will get the opportunity to plan play sessions and implement them in our interactive nursery environment where the BSDC nursery children will play an active role in participating with the planned activities. You will also have the opportunity to go into a vocational setting to complete 37 hours of work experience.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have achieved a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 2
Have successfully completed BSDC’s Advance to Vocational Study programme
What you will learn
You'll explore how children play and develop in early years settings.
You'll study nutrition and healthy eating for young children.
You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
You'll plan play sessions and put them into practice in a nursery environment.
You'll gain an understanding of how families are supported in the early years sector.
You'll complete 37 hours of work experience in a real childcare setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on activity in an on-site nursery. You'll plan and deliver play sessions with nursery children taking part. You'll also complete 37 hours of work experience in an external childcare setting. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus 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: working in nurseries, crèches, or playgroups
Early years practitioner: entry-level role in nursery or pre-school settings
Playworker: leading play activities for children in community settings
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in structured programmes
Classroom support assistant: helping children in primary school settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: builds directly on this childcare qualification and takes you further into working with young children.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Completing Level 2 first is the typical route.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options into adult and children's social care roles.
