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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Birkenhead

CostFREE
Duration10 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 Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 10 weeks. You'll build your understanding of how to care for young children. Topics include child development, the skills needed to support children's wellbeing, and the attitudes and knowledge that underpin good childcare practice. You'll also work on your own personal and social development as part of the course.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Caring for Children.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to develop learners' interest in childcare and build their understanding of the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to care for young children. It builds upon prior learning from the Entry Level 3 Award/Certificate in Caring for Children.The course offers a flexible structure, combining vocational units with personal and social development (PSD), allowing centres to tailor delivery to meet a range of learner needs.Who is this course for? Young people who want to develop essential life skills Learners considering a career in childcare or early years Parents wishing to strengthen their parenting knowledge and skills Adult learners, including those with additional learning needs Learners for whom English is an additional language (EAL) This inclusive qualification supports progression, confidence building, and preparation for further study or employment within childcare and related sectors.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. You do not need formal qualifications for this course but will be considered on your individual skills and experience. You must be able to follow instructions, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a clear and understandable form and organise information clearly. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the stages of child development and what children need at each stage.
  • You'll learn how to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of young children.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safe and caring environments for children.
  • You'll build the knowledge and attitudes needed to work responsibly with children.
  • You'll reflect on your own personal and social development in a childcare context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus. The course combines vocational units with personal and social development activities. Assessment is built into the course through unit-based tasks. If English is not your first language, you may be asked to complete an assessment before you enrol.

What you will need to bring

Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Assistant, supports children's play and daily routines in a nursery setting.
  • Early Years Assistant, works alongside qualified staff in a preschool or reception class.
  • Playworker, helps run play sessions in after-school clubs or holiday schemes.
  • Childcare volunteer, gains practical experience while working toward further qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare, the natural next step after this course, covering more in-depth childcare skills.
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification, opens the door to paid childcare roles in nurseries and preschools.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, usually studied after Level 2.
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