Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Telford. Classes run at Telford College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll study children's and young people's services, covering health and early years provision, safeguarding, health and safety, and working with others. The course also builds communication skills that transfer across care settings. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 1 to 2 to enrol. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
This course will develop your knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in children’s and young people’s sectors combining health and early years. It covers the roles played by workers, including principles and values, health and safety, and working with others. You will learn essential transferable skills such as good communication. The course looks at the principles and values in young people’s settings and roles, awareness of protection and safeguarding.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 1-2
What you will learn
You'll explore the types of provision in children's and young people's sectors, including early years and health settings.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of workers in childcare and youth support.
You'll learn the principles and values that underpin work in young people's settings.
You'll study health and safety practices relevant to childcare environments.
You'll develop awareness of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
You'll build communication skills for working effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Telford College, five days a week during the day. Teaching covers knowledge and awareness across childcare and young people's sectors. Assessment is based on the units covered throughout the course. Telford College will give you full details of how your work is assessed when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Telford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting early years practitioners in nursery settings.
Playworker: leading play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Youth support worker: helping young people access activities and services.
Childcare assistant: working alongside qualified staff in day nurseries.
Early years helper: supporting learning and development in pre-school settings.
School support assistant: assisting in primary school classrooms or breakfast clubs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working as a qualified nursery practitioner, covering child development, play, and care in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you're interested in moving into a school-based support role.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward leading a room or working unsupervised with children.
