Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering how to care for children from birth to age five, child development, and professional skills for early years settings. The course runs for 36 weeks and includes an ESOL element, developing your English alongside your childcare knowledge. No previous qualifications are needed. All applicants have an interview to confirm the course is right for them.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at those looking to develop life skills, as well as those considering working in childcare, covering caring for children from birth to 5 years 11 months. You will gain the skills and experience needed to care for a child, as well as personal development skills and knowledge about the development and growth of babies and young children.You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to care for babies and young children from birth to five years eleven months.
You'll understand how babies and young children grow and develop.
You'll develop the skills needed to support children in an early years setting.
You'll learn how to present a professional image during an Early Years placement.
You'll build personal development skills alongside your childcare knowledge.
You'll develop your English language skills through combined vocational and ESOL study.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Tottenham Green Campus, combining vocational childcare study with English language development. Learning includes practical work in early years placements, where you'll apply your skills in a real setting. Assessment is through coursework and observation during your placement. All learning takes place during the day, full-time, over 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Childminder: caring for young children in a home setting
Playworker: leading play activities for children and young people
Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary school classrooms
Educational support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs
Youth Support Worker: working with young people in community settings
Residential warden or houseparent: caring for children in residential settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the level most employers require for a room leader or key worker role.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: strengthens your English for further study or employment in childcare.
