Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus. You'll need a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 2, ideally including English and maths, to enrol. The course runs full-time during the day and takes one year to complete. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and the skills needed to work with children and young people. This free childcare course for adults and school leavers combines classroom learning with practical skills.
Who this course is for
If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 2 ideally including English and maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different stages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and understand safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll study how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll develop skills in observing and responding to children's needs.
You'll learn about health, hygiene, and well-being in childcare settings.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of people who work with children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus, combining academic study with practical skills. Assessment is through coursework, observations, and assignments completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Quarry Hill 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: working in nurseries, crèches, or playgroups
Youth support worker: helping young people in community or school settings
Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary school classrooms
Playworker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs
Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in early years settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step in childcare, covering more responsibility in early years settings.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you want to move toward a teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios, needed to work as a qualified early years educator.
