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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Leicester – Workpays Leicester

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 Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the knowledge and understanding needed to work in childcare, including the types of roles, everyday tasks, and how to work effectively in a childcare setting. It runs over 60 hours with flexible daytime childcare classes. A good level of English is helpful; you don't need a formal qualification to enrol.

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 different types of childcare roles and what they involve day to day.
  • You'll learn how childcare settings operate and what's expected of people working in them.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities involved in keeping children safe and supported.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to communicate and work effectively with children and colleagues.
  • You'll gain an overview of child development and how it shapes childcare practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and written activities. Assessment is through knowledge-based tasks and written assignments completed during the course. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Childcare worker: day-to-day care of young children in a nursery or creche.
  • Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in an early years classroom.
  • Crèche assistant: caring for young children in a supervised crèche environment.

What you could study next

This Level 1 childcare qualification is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice or a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which opens doors to paid childcare roles. If you want to count in nursery staffing ratios, you'll eventually need a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Each step builds on the last.

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