Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Spalding. Daytime childcare classes run at Nacro Education Centre Spalding, with small group sizes and one-to-one support. You'll cover child development, keeping children safe, planning activities, and how play supports learning. The course includes practical lessons, external visits, and work experience. It typically takes one year to complete. A broad introduction to the childcare sector, this level 1 childcare qualification suits those exploring a career with children or looking to progress to further study.
Who this course is for
Get Set! to start your journey into the world of childcare with Nacro Education Spalding. If you’re thinking about a career working with children, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised certificate, our Get Set! for Childcare (Caring for Children) Level 1 is a great place to start. Crafted alongside industry experts, our Childcare Level 1 course will give you a broad introduction into the childcare sector. You will gain an understanding of stages of development through play whilst enjoying practical lessons including baking and forest school visits alongside written tasks and group discussions. Through work experience, practical lessons in small, personalised classes and one-to-one support we take you through the basics of childcare and show you how to make learning fun, keep children safe and involve them in group activities. Giving you the transferable skills and knowledge, you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship. Study will take place in the centre with opportunities for external visits and trips throughout the course. At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop through play and group activities.
You'll learn how to keep children safe in a childcare setting.
You'll explore how musical activities support children's development.
You'll practise planning healthy meals for children.
You'll develop skills for encouraging children to join in and learn from others.
You'll gain experience through practical lessons including baking and forest school visits.
You'll build employability skills transferable to nursery and youth support roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical lessons, written tasks, group discussions, and work experience. Classes are classroom-based at the centre, with opportunities for external visits and trips. Learning is flexible and paced to suit you. You'll be assessed on successful completion of the course content, including both practical and written elements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Spalding will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery setting.
Playworker: planning and supervising play activities for children.
Childcare worker: assisting in a range of early years or after-school settings.
Youth support worker: working with young people in community or education settings.
Teaching assistant: supporting children in a classroom environment.
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the next step toward working in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification covering early years practice.
Childcare Apprenticeship: combine paid work with further study toward a recognised childcare qualification.
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: a focused qualification relevant to any role working with children.
