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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Worksop – Nottinghamshire Training Group

CostFREE
Duration12 months
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 Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 months, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This childcare qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people up to the age of 18. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. Whether you're aiming for a nursery assistant role or a position supporting young people, this level 1 childcare classes route gives you a solid starting point.

Who this course is for

Whether you are looking for a career as a nursery assistant, early years' practitioner for want to work with young people up to the age of 18 in a support worker capacity.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support the care and development of children and young people.
  • You'll understand how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children of different ages.
  • You'll develop knowledge of child development stages and how they affect learning and behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team in a childcare or support setting.
  • You'll build an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those working with young people.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Learning is delivered in a mix of group work and individual support. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. The centre tailors the programme to your needs, with one-to-one support available alongside group sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Youth support worker: working with young people up to age 18 in a support capacity.
  • Playworker: supervising and facilitating play in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Childcare assistant: helping qualified staff in a day nursery or crèche.
  • Early years helper: assisting in a reception class or pre-school environment.
  • Family support assistant: working alongside families in community or outreach settings.

What you could study next

After completing this Certificate, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Early Years, which takes your knowledge further and opens more roles in nurseries and schools. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and is the standard route for those wanting to work as a qualified practitioner. Nottinghamshire Training Group offers progression through to Level 5 in Childcare.

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