Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This free childcare course covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for and support children. It runs for 345 hours, making it a focused, full-time commitment. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and the responsibilities involved in working with young children. A level 1 childcare qualification is a solid starting point if you're moving into the early years and childcare sector.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand how children grow and develop at different stages.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore the role and responsibilities of childcare workers.
You'll develop knowledge of play and how it supports children's learning.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children and families.
You'll learn about health, hygiene, and safety in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and written tasks that test your knowledge of childcare practice. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work throughout the course.
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: supporting young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: helping care for children in a nursery environment.
Playworker: organising and supervising play activities for children.
Childcare Assistant: supporting qualified staff in early years settings.
After-School Club Assistant: working with children outside school hours.
Family Support Worker: helping families access services and support.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: builds on your Level 1 and takes your knowledge further.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification that can lead to work in nurseries and pre-schools.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the main route into qualified early years roles.
