Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Sessions are daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers the foundations of working with young children, from child development to safeguarding and supporting learning through play. At 144 hours, it gives you a solid grounding before moving into more advanced childcare training. This is a recognised level 1 childcare qualification awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Childcare with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore how young children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn how to keep children safe, including the basics of safeguarding.
You'll understand how play supports children's learning and development.
You'll look at how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
You'll cover health, hygiene, and wellbeing in childcare settings.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people working in early years.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is likely to include written tasks, observations, and practical activities that show your understanding of childcare principles. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that this Level 1 Childcare Course is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support qualified staff in a nursery setting.
Childminder's assistant: help a registered childminder with daily care.
Playgroup helper: assist with activities in a community play setting.
After-school club assistant: support children in out-of-school care.
Creche worker: provide supervised childcare in leisure or community venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working more independently in a childcare setting.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification that can count toward staffing ratios in some settings.
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.
