Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 42 weeks and combines a childcare qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification, helping you develop both your childcare knowledge and your English together. You'll learn how to care for young children and present yourself professionally in an early years setting. All resources are provided by the college.
Who this course is for
This Level 1 qualification will provide you with a basic understanding, knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
All resources required for this level 1 course will be supplied by the college.You will need to commit to attending college on the timetabled days, for this full-year course.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn how to support children's learning through play and daily routines.
You'll develop the skills to present a professional image in an early years placement.
You'll build your English language skills alongside your childcare studies.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
You'll understand the responsibilities involved in caring for young children.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Capital City College Enfield Campus on timetabled days throughout the year. Learning is delivered through a combination of classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment is ongoing and includes coursework and observation of your skills in an early years placement context. All resources are supplied by the college.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Teaching assistant: help teachers in primary school classrooms.
Childminder: care for young children in a home environment.
Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Educational support assistant: support pupils with additional needs.
Residential childcare worker: care for children in residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working in a qualified role in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count toward qualified staff numbers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want to build on the ESOL element and gain a formal English qualification recognised by employers.
