Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute. This full-time daytime course runs for around 10 months, giving you a solid grounding in caring for children. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, and the skills needed to support children's wellbeing. A free childcare course for adults and school leavers who want to move into work with children and young people.
You'll learn how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to support children's play and learning.
You'll learn about health, hygiene, and nutrition for children.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children and families.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of childcare workers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and portfolio work that you build up during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your progress throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute 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 care for children aged 0 to 5.
Playworker: run play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare Assistant: support qualified staff in a nursery or creche.
Learning Support Assistant: help children in a classroom setting.
Early Years Helper: assist in a pre-school or children's centre.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working more independently in a nursery or pre-school setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're interested in moving into schools and classroom support roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a room leader or senior practitioner.
