Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering child growth and development, professional care settings, and the skills needed to support children's wellbeing. The course runs for 36 weeks. Entry requires an Entry Level 3 English qualification; you'll also have an initial assessment in English and maths so the college can plan your learning. A free childcare course for adults looking to build a foundation in this sector.
Who this course is for
If your goal is for a rewarding career in caring for children, and youre looking for a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your journey, then this is the course for you.The Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children is designed to develop your knowledge of what it takes to care for children in a professional setting, and develop your understanding of the skills required to provide child care. On this course you will learn about topics such as the growth and development of young children, childrens play and leisure activities, practical health and safety, learning and development through play, confidence building, and science and technology activities for young children.More than just teaching you work-skills, this course will also help prepare you for your next steps in your learning or career journey, and introduce you to the vocational options available to you.
Entry requirements
Entry Level 3 English qualificationAdditional information:You will have an initial assessment in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different stages.
You'll learn what professional childcare settings expect from practitioners.
You'll study how to support children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how they apply in childcare.
You'll develop knowledge of communication with children and their families.
You'll examine health, safety, and hygiene in childcare environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Teaching covers theory and practical knowledge of childcare. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that demonstrate your understanding of caring for children in professional settings. Your initial assessment in English and maths helps the college tailor support to your needs throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or educational settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in a nursery environment.
Playworker: run activities for children in play or after-school settings.
Childcare Assistant: assist qualified staff in a daycare or crèche.
Early Years Assistant: support children's learning in a reception or pre-school class.
Residential Childcare Worker: care for children in residential or foster settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working directly with children in a professional childcare role.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: opens routes into school-based support roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios, needed to take on greater responsibility in early years settings.
