Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Ollerton

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Ollerton. Classes run at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study how children grow and develop, explore job roles in early years education, and learn how to plan activities that support children's development. The course also covers equality, health and safety, communication, and personal learning skills. You'll work through coursework and case studies throughout. The course runs for 11 months. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have lived in the EU for at least 3 years.

Who this course is for

In all our childcare courses, you'll learn about the growth and development of young children, job roles within Early Years Education and how to provide activities to help children develop. You will also gain personal learning skills, an awareness of equality, health and safety, and communication. Learners receive great tuition and support throughout the course, which will include a variety of coursework and case studies. At higher levels, learners focus on safeguarding the welfare of children, exploring how early learning and healthy diet play an important role in the developmental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children, as well as exploring the various accident prevention and fire safety methods.

At Level 3, you'll learn how to meet all of the physical, social, and emotional needs of children under 5 whilst also gaining knowledge of how best to work with children aged 5-7. You'll explore how to support a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, how to promote children's speech and language skills, as well as gaining other vital knowledge regarding safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how young children grow and develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn about job roles within early years education settings.
  • You'll plan activities designed to support children's development.
  • You'll develop an understanding of equality and inclusion in childcare.
  • You'll gain awareness of health and safety in childcare environments.
  • You'll build communication skills relevant to working with children and families.
  • You'll develop personal learning and study skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dukeries Campus. Assessment includes a variety of coursework and case studies. Your tutor will support you throughout, helping you apply what you learn to real childcare contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dukeries 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
  • Childcare worker: caring for young children in a group setting
  • Youth Support Worker: working with children and young people in community roles
  • Playworker: leading play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs
  • Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in nursery or pre-school settings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: the next step toward working more independently in a childcare setting.
  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification covering more of the early years workforce role.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward leading a room or taking on more responsibility.

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