Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £687 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 1 Childcare Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 1 or above to apply. The course runs for one year and covers the foundations of caring for children, from child development to safeguarding and communication. It suits those looking to take their first step toward working with children or young people.
Who this course is for
16-18 Learners
Entry requirements
5 grade 1's or above
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, including basic safeguarding principles.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children and families.
You'll study how to support children's play and learning activities.
You'll understand health, hygiene, and nutrition in childcare settings.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of childcare workers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chesterfield College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, observations, and practical tasks that reflect real childcare settings. Your tutor will guide you through each topic across the year, building your knowledge progressively.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College 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 with day-to-day care in a nursery.
Playworker: plan and supervise children's play activities.
Childminder's Assistant: support a registered childminder at home.
After-school Club Assistant: supervise and engage children after school.
Early Years Helper: assist in a reception class or early years setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step if you want to work more independently 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 be counted as a qualified member of staff.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a route into school-based support roles.
