Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around your day. This is an introduction to working in early years settings, covering the basics of childcare practice and the environments where young children learn and grow. The course runs part-time over 6 months. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. A free early years course for adults looking to take a first step toward an early years qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is suited for individuals who wish to pursue a career into Early Years.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll explore what early years settings look like and how they operate.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people who work with young children.
You'll understand the basic needs of children in early years environments.
You'll discover how play and learning connect in early years practice.
You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
You'll gain an introduction to communication with children and families.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Catterick Library & Information Centre on an evening timetable. Learning is assessed through coursework and written tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in the classroom, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre 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: work in a day nursery or children's centre
Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for pre-school children
After-school club assistant: supervise and engage school-age children
Creche worker: provide short-session childcare in community settings
Early years volunteer: gain experience in a registered setting
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education: the natural next step after this introduction, covering child development in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate for the Early Years Practitioner: a recognised qualification for working directly with children in a nursery or pre-school.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route to taking on more responsibility in an early years setting.
