Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the foundations of caring for children, including child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. It's a practical introduction to working in childcare settings.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
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 learn about the role of adults in early years and childcare settings.
You'll develop an understanding of how to communicate effectively with children.
You'll look at how to create safe and supportive environments for children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and practical tasks completed during your studies. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre 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 creche
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours
Youth support worker: helping young people access activities and support
Playworker: leading play sessions in community or school settings
Nanny or childminder's assistant: supporting home-based childcare
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: builds on Level 1 and takes you closer to working independently in a childcare setting.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification recognised in nursery and early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the standard route for those aiming to lead in an early years setting.
