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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Derby – YMCA Key College

CostFREE
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Derby. Classes run at YMCA Key College. This full-time daytime childcare course covers child development, play, health and safety, healthy eating, and communication with young children. It also includes Functional Skills and Employability Skills. The course runs over 39 weeks. No entry requirements are specified; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

This is a roll on roll off programme designed for those looking at childcare as a profession. The programme is classroom based and runs over 34 weeks. The course also includes Functional Skills and Employability Skills.

Entry requirements

None specified

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children learn and develop through play
  • You'll study practical health and safety when caring for young children
  • You'll learn how to support babies and young children in play and leisure activities
  • You'll cover healthy eating for families with young children
  • You'll practise craft, science, music, and technology activities for young children
  • You'll develop skills in listening to and talking with a young child
  • You'll build employability skills to prepare for work in childcare

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full time at YMCA Key College in Derby. You'll work through units covering child development, play, and practical care skills. The course includes Functional Skills and Employability Skills alongside the main childcare content. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Key College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting
  • Childminder: caring for children in a home environment
  • Nanny: providing dedicated childcare for individual families
  • Nursery nurse: assisting with daily care and activities in early years
  • Youth support worker: working with young people in community settings
  • Playworker: leading play and leisure activities for children

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People, which builds on what you've covered here. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You could also look at a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Youth Work or Supporting Teaching and Learning if you're drawn toward school or community settings.

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