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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Coventry – Workpays Coventry

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry. You'll study the knowledge and understanding needed to work in childcare, including the types of roles and tasks involved and how to work effectively in a childcare setting. The course runs during the day and takes around 60 hours to complete. You'll need a good understanding of English to join; a prior qualification isn't required. This free childcare course for adults is a practical starting point if you're moving toward nursery or early years work.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a childcare role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in childcare as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the childcare industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 1, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the types of roles and tasks involved in childcare work.
  • You'll learn what it means to work effectively in a childcare environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support children's wellbeing and development.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of childcare workers and how settings operate.
  • You'll gain an overview of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll build awareness of communication and teamwork in childcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime childcare classes at Workpays Coventry. Learning is classroom-based with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Assessment is through knowledge-based tasks and written activities completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your understanding as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare worker: care for children in a nursery or daycare setting
  • Early years helper: assist qualified staff in an early years setting
  • Playgroup assistant: support children's activities in community playgroups
  • After-school club assistant: supervise and engage children after school
  • Creche worker: provide short-term childcare in leisure or community venues

What you could study next

A Level 1 childcare qualification is a stepping stone toward further study in early years. You could progress to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare or Early Years, and from there to a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. Level 3 is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England, so it's the key target if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.

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