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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Southwark – Bosco College

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College, full-time during the day. This childcare course covers communicating with children, engaging them through activities, supporting their learning, and planning. It gives you a grounding in the knowledge and skills needed to care for children. The course typically takes 7 months.

Who this course is for

These qualifications provide an introduction to caring for children and help develop the skills and knowledge learners need to care for children. Learners will cover topics such as communicating with children, engaging children through activities, supporting learning and planning

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children of different ages.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and leading activities that engage children.
  • You'll understand how to support children's learning and development.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities involved in caring for children safely.
  • You'll build knowledge of child development to apply in a care setting.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Bosco College, with tutor-led sessions covering the core topics. Assessment is based on the work you produce throughout the course, including assignments and practical tasks that show your understanding of caring for children.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College 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 children in a nursery or daycare setting.
  • Youth Support Worker: working with young people in community settings.
  • Playworker: organising and supervising children's play activities.
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils in a school environment.

What you could study next

A level 1 childcare qualification is a stepping stone to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare, which covers more specialist knowledge. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England, opening the door to qualified practitioner roles.

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