Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. You'll cover the foundations of caring for children, from child development and safeguarding to supporting children's wellbeing and learning. The course runs for around 345 hours. A level 1 childcare qualification gives you grounding to move into entry-level roles working with children and young people. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. NCFE Certificate in Caring for Children with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe, including basic safeguarding principles.
You'll understand how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll look at how play supports children's learning and development.
You'll learn about the responsibilities of adults who care for children.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare settings.
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 portfolio work that show your understanding of caring for children. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
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
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or residential settings.
Nursery Assistant: help with daily care and activities in early years settings.
Playworker: lead play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childminder's Assistant: support a registered childminder with day-to-day care.
Classroom Support Assistant: assist teachers with younger pupils in primary schools.
Children's Residential Support Worker: provide care in children's homes or respite settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the next step toward working in a nursery or early years setting with more responsibility.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios in early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios for those leading children's learning and development.
