Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run full-time during the day at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus. You'll study the skills needed to care for children, alongside personal and social development. The course runs for 34 weeks. Before you start, you'll have a pre-induction interview and assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You'll also need a clear DBS check and will be required to purchase a uniform. This free childcare course covers the knowledge and practical understanding to take your next step in childcare.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to stimulate interest and encourage student' understanding of the skills required to care for others. Personal/Social development are studied as part of this qualification. This qualification will support the student in preparing for their next steps.
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 1 or 2 or ideally in English and Maths. Entry Level
3, or another relevant Entry Level
qualification. You will have a preinduction
interview/assessment to make
sure this is the right level for you. All
learners will need to have a clear DBS
prior to the start of the course and will be
required to purchase a uniform.
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of the skills needed to care for children.
You'll explore child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll study personal and social development as part of the qualification.
You'll learn how to support children's wellbeing and safety.
You'll build an understanding of the responsibilities involved in childcare settings.
You'll prepare for further study or entry-level work in childcare and related roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cauldon Campus, five days a week during the day. Teaching covers both knowledge and practical understanding. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. You'll have a pre-induction interview and assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm the course is the right fit and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
You will need to purchase a uniform before the course starts. You'll also need a clear DBS check in place prior to starting. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you begin.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping with daily care and activities in early years settings.
Playworker - supervising and leading play sessions for children.
Childcare Assistant - supporting qualified staff in nurseries or childminding settings.
After-School Club Assistant - running activities for primary-age children.
Learning Support Assistant - helping children with additional needs in school.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - the next step toward working in a recognised childcare role, covering more detailed child development and practice.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - if you're interested in moving into a school setting.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - useful alongside any childcare qualification and often required for further study or employment.
