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Level 1 Early Years Course in Abingdon

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Early Years Course in Abingdon. Evening early years classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus, part-time over 9 weeks. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll explore childcare and child development from birth to 5 years 11 months. Topics include how early years settings are managed and organised, and the value of play in children's learning. This level 1 early years qualification is a solid first step toward further childcare training.

Who this course is for

This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training and develops a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings and it considers childcare and development from birth�5 years 11 months. The units include subjects such as the management and organisation of an Early Years setting and the value of play.

Entry requirements

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in an Early Years setting including: young people mature learners parents volunteers learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how early years settings are managed and organised.
  • You'll learn about child development from birth to 5 years 11 months.
  • You'll understand the role and value of play in early childhood.
  • You'll develop a basic knowledge of childcare practice in nursery and early years environments.
  • You'll gain an introduction to the responsibilities involved in working with young children.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom on weekday evenings. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is based on the units covered during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and confirm how your work will be assessed before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and daily routines
  • Nursery assistant: help qualified staff in a nursery setting
  • Childcare volunteer: gain experience in an early years environment
  • Playgroup assistant: support play-based activities for young children
  • After-school club assistant: care for children in out-of-school settings

What you could study next

This Award is a stepping stone toward further early years training. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice, which builds on the knowledge you've gained here. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Each step opens up more responsibilities and better-paid roles in childcare.

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