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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course covers the essentials of caring for children. You'll explore child development, health and safety, and how to support children's wellbeing. Classes run at a manageable pace, making it possible to study alongside other commitments.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll need to attend an information and guidance session before you start. You'll finish with an NCFE Award in Caring for Children.

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about stages of child development from birth onward.
  • You'll explore how to keep children safe and healthy.
  • You'll understand how to support children's emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about the importance of play in children's learning.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children and their families.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Spectrum Community Health Centre. Learning is assessed through written assignments and practical tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Childcare assistant, supports children in a nursery or playgroup setting.
  • Playworker, helps children learn through play in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Youth Support Worker, works with young people in community or youth settings, though further study is usually needed.
  • Early years helper, assists qualified staff in a reception or nursery class.
  • Family support worker, helps families access services, often requires additional qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education, the natural next step for working in a nursery or childcare setting.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, suited to those interested in a school environment.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, needed to work as a qualified practitioner in statutory staffing ratios, usually taken after a Level 2.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside any childcare qualification.
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