Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Wigston. Classes run at NWSLC Wigston Campus. You'll need 2 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above, or an Entry Level 3 qualification, to enrol. This full-time daytime childcare qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work with and care for children. The course runs for one year. It's a solid starting point if you're considering a career in childcare, education, or youth support.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 2 GCSE at Grade E/2 or above or an Entry 3 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore child development and how children grow and learn at different ages.
You'll study how to support children's health, wellbeing, and safety.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop knowledge of play and how it supports children's learning.
You'll look at the roles and responsibilities of people who work with children.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at NWSLC Wigston Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across the year. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that build on what you cover in class. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of childcare topics throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NWSLC Wigston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or school settings.
Nursery Assistant: helping staff care for children in early years settings.
Playworker: leading play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare Assistant: supporting qualified staff in nurseries or crèches.
Teaching Assistant: working alongside teachers in primary school classrooms.
Residential Childcare Worker: supporting children in care in residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step in childcare, covering more hands-on practice with children from birth to five.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're drawn toward working in schools.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options into adult and children's social care roles.
A Level 2 childcare qualification opens up more job roles and is the foundation for the Level 3 qualifications that lead to senior practitioner and room leader positions.
