Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Chatham. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Chatham. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, healthy eating, and how to plan activities for children aged 0 to 5. The course includes written work, practical tasks, and at least two weeks of work experience. It typically takes one year to complete. A good level 1 childcare qualification to have on your CV before moving into nursery or youth support work.
Who this course is for
If you would like to work with children, then our childcare courses are a great place to start. We will take you through the basics of childcare and show you how to make learning fun, keep children safe and involve them in group activities. You will get plenty of practical experience while you learn, which will give you confidence when you start work.
What you will learn
You'll explore how children learn and develop from birth to age 5
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep children safe
You'll learn about health and safety in childcare settings
You'll discover how to plan and lead physical activities and arts and crafts
You'll understand how to support babies and young children in play
You'll look at healthy eating for families and young children
You'll develop practical skills through hands-on learning and observed tasks
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions combining practical, hands-on activities with written work. Assessment includes written assignments such as booklets and posters, plus observed demonstrations of practical skills assessed by your tutor. You'll also complete at least two weeks of work experience in a relevant childcare setting, supported by the centre in securing a placement.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Chatham 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
Nursery practitioner: working directly with children aged 0 to 5
Playworker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs
Youth support worker: helping young people in community or residential settings
Childminder's assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home
Early years helper: assisting in a pre-school or children's centre
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: the next step toward working in a nursery in a more independent role
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: deepens your knowledge of keeping children safe
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the qualification to aim for if you want to become a room leader or key person
