Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This free childcare course covers 468 hours of study, giving you a solid grounding in caring for children. You'll explore child development, safeguarding, and the skills needed to support children's wellbeing. A level 1 childcare qualification is a practical starting point if you're considering work with children or young people.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll study communication skills for working with children and families.
You'll gain an understanding of health, hygiene, and safe environments for children.
You'll learn about play and how it supports children's development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, observations, and practical tasks that reflect real childcare settings. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you as you build your knowledge across 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 school settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping with day-to-day care in early years settings.
Playworker - leading play activities for children in clubs or centres.
Childcare Assistant - supporting qualified staff in nurseries or creches.
After-School Club Assistant - supervising and engaging children after school.
Family Support Worker - assisting families with young children.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - the next step toward working directly in childcare settings and counting in staffing ratios.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - if you're interested in a school-based route.
Level 3 Early Years Educator - the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios, typically studied after completing Level 2.
