Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to build your knowledge at a manageable pace. You'll study the foundations of childcare, covering child development, safeguarding, and how to support children's wellbeing. This free childcare course for adults aged 19 or over is a practical starting point for working in nursery and early years settings.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn the basics of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
You'll study how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll develop an understanding of play and how it supports learning.
You'll learn about working with parents and carers in a childcare setting.
You'll gain an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of childcare workers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is through coursework and written tasks that you complete during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll have the chance to ask questions and discuss what you're learning with other students.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant, supporting children's daily activities in a nursery setting
Childcare worker, helping to care for young children in a day nursery
Playgroup assistant, supporting play sessions for young children
Creche worker, looking after children at leisure or community facilities
Early years helper, assisting qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare: the natural next step after this qualification, covering more detailed childcare practice.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification that can count toward staffing ratios in registered childcare settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a room leader or senior practitioner.
