Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime with flexible study. This free childcare course for adults takes around one year to complete. You'll explore how to support children and young people in social, academic, and work settings. The course covers caring for children and builds the foundation knowledge you need to work in childcare or youth support roles. A level 1 childcare qualification is a solid starting point if you're considering further training at Level 2 or Level 3.
Who this course is for
The Health Education and Social Studies department are committed to building an environment where all students are equally respected and able to participate fully in the education programme of their choice. This course will help to prepare students for a career that could involve supporting children, young people and/or adults in academic, social and work settings. There are a variety of courses available which are offered from Levels 1 to 3.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different ages.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding principles.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and young people.
You'll develop an understanding of the roles of adults who work with children.
You'll explore how to support children in learning and social settings.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Doncaster Deaf Trust, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in an early years setting.
Playworker: lead play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Learning Support Assistant: support children with additional needs in school.
Childcare Volunteer: gain experience in a supervised childcare environment.
Family Support Worker: assist families with young children through local services.
What you could study next
After completing this level 1 childcare qualification, you could move on to:
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare or Early Years: broadens your knowledge and opens more job roles.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth childcare qualification recognised by employers.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the standard route into qualified practitioner roles.
