Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Manchester. Classes run at Sacred Heart Family Hub, with daytime sessions designed to 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 free childcare course for adults is a solid starting point if you're moving toward work with children or young people.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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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 and understand safeguarding responsibilities.
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 importance of play in children's learning and development.
You'll learn about health, hygiene, and safe environments for children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sacred Heart Family Hub. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sacred Heart Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or school settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for and educate children under five.
Playworker: plan and supervise play activities for children.
Childminder Assistant: support a registered childminder in a home setting.
After-school Club Assistant: supervise and engage children outside school hours.
Family Support Worker: assist families with young children in the community.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the natural next step after this level 1 childcare qualification, covering child development and practice in more depth.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more hands-on route that includes work placement and prepares you for roles in nurseries and early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
