Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Maidstone. Classes run at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. This full-time, daytime childcare qualification covers child growth and development, crafts and activities, healthy living, and musical activities for children. The course runs over one year. GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above is advisable before you apply. A free childcare course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a solid grounding in working with young children. NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children with certificate.
Who this course is for
This is a level 1 course with a variety of units covering a range of topics including growth and development of young children, crafts and activities for young children, healthy living and musical activities for children.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths Grade 2 or above advisable.
What you will learn
You'll explore how young children grow and develop at different stages.
You'll learn how to plan and lead crafts and creative activities for children.
You'll understand what healthy living looks like for young children.
You'll discover how to use music and musical activities to support children's learning.
You'll build knowledge of how to keep children safe and supported in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, attending full-time during the day. Learning is unit-based, covering a range of topics across the year. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks linked to each unit. You won't sit a formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone 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 education settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for and engage children in early years settings.
Playworker: lead play and activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare Assistant: assist qualified staff in day nurseries or creches.
Learning Support Assistant: support children with learning in school environments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step if you want to work directly with children in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you're interested in moving into a school-based support role.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, typically requiring a Level 2 first.
