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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Manchester – Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Manchester. Classes run at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over 18 weeks, you'll cover the essentials of caring for children, including child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. This level 1 childcare qualification is a solid starting point if you're new to working with children. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

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 and understand basic safeguarding principles.
  • You'll study how to support children's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
  • You'll look at how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of adults who care for children.
  • You'll learn about healthy routines, nutrition, and safe environments for children.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you build up during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you with your assessments throughout the 18 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre 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 the care and play of young children.
  • Playworker: running activities for children in play or after-school settings.
  • Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • Early years helper: assisting in nurseries or children's centres.
  • Family support worker: working with families and young children in the community.

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 1 opens the door to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Childcare or a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which is recognised for work in nurseries and early years settings. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the one recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery room leader roles.

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