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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College. The course runs full-time during the day and takes one year to complete. You'll study how to support the care and education of babies and young children, covering topics such as child development, healthy eating, learning through play, and using technology with young children. Work placement opportunities are available alongside your classroom learning. There are no formal entry requirements, so a level 1 childcare qualification is within reach whether you're new to the sector or exploring a change in direction.

Who this course is for

This study programme is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to support the care and education of babies and young children in a day nursery or school.

The programme is aimed at learners who are thinking of working in childcare either in a nursery or a school or who are aiming to progress into higher education to complete an early years or primary education degree.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all Levels.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within an Early Years setting.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how babies and young children grow and develop.
  • You'll study how play supports learning and development.
  • You'll learn about healthy eating for families and young children.
  • You'll discover how technology can be used appropriately with young children.
  • You'll prepare for next steps in education or employment in childcare.
  • You'll gain practical experience in an early years setting through work placement.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of written assignments, practical activities, group work, discussions, and tutor presentations. You may also create resources such as leaflets and posters. Assessment includes producing written work, answering questions, and completing practical tasks and presentations in class. Work placement in an early years setting is also part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery.
  • Childcare worker: caring for young children in a day nursery or creche.
  • Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery class.
  • School support assistant: helping children in a primary school setting.
  • Playgroup assistant: supporting children's activities in a community playgroup.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward a recognised early years role in a nursery setting.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification counted in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Completing Level 3 with the required English and Maths grades also opens routes into early years or primary education degrees.
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