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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Tamworth

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Tamworth. Classes run at Tamworth College, full-time during the day. The course covers child development from birth to five years and eleven months, including how young children grow, learn, and develop. You'll build both the knowledge and practical skills needed to care for young children. The course runs for 35 weeks. To enrol, you'll need a grade 3 in GCSE English Language, plus at least two other GCSEs at grade 2 or above including maths, and a clear DBS check.

Who this course is for

If you want to work with children, the level 1 course is a good starting point for your career in Early Years.

The course is designed to give you an insight into working with young children from birth up to the age of 5 years 11 months. It will support you in gaining both the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children, covering their growth, learning and development.

Entry requirements

You will need a grade 3 in English Language with 2 other GCSEs at a grade 2 or above including maths.

You will also need a clear DBS.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child development from birth to five years and eleven months.
  • You'll learn how young children grow physically, emotionally, and socially.
  • You'll study how children learn and develop in early years settings.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to care for young children safely.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and the welfare of young children.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tamworth College. Teaching covers both knowledge and practical skills. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. Your progress is reviewed throughout the 35 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tamworth 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
  • Childminder's assistant: helping in a home-based childcare setting
  • Creche worker: supervising young children in short-stay settings
  • Playgroup assistant: supporting early years group activities
  • Early years volunteer: gaining experience in nursery or pre-school settings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working in a nursery in a recognised practitioner role.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification counted in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Completing Level 1 and Level 2 first puts you on the path toward this.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths: if you want to strengthen your GCSE-equivalent grades alongside your childcare studies.
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