Level 1 Early Years Course in Witney. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus, so you can fit study around your week. Over 10 weeks, you'll build a foundation in childcare and child development from birth to five years eleven months. Topics include how early years settings are managed and organised, and the value of play in children's learning. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this early years qualification is the right starting point for you. NCFE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Year's Settings with certificate.
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.
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 childcare and child development from birth to five years eleven months.
You'll learn how early years settings are managed and organised.
You'll understand the value of play in young children's learning and development.
You'll gain a basic knowledge of working in an early years environment.
You'll develop awareness of the needs of young children in a childcare setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions one evening a week over 10 weeks. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no exams. Your progress will be assessed against the units you cover, including early years setting management and the role of play.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support practitioners in a nursery or pre-school setting.
Childcare volunteer: gain experience in an early years environment.
Playgroup helper: assist with supervised play sessions for young children.
Creche worker: care for young children in a creche or drop-in setting.
Early years apprentice: combine work and training in a nursery or school.
What you could study next
This Level 1 Award is a stepping stone toward further early years qualifications.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: builds on this foundation and is recognised for work in nursery settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You'll need this to progress to a qualified practitioner role.
Level 2 Functional Skills English or Maths: useful alongside any early years qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills.
