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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over around 6 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This early years qualification introduces you to working in childcare settings: how they operate, the role of practitioners, and the basics of supporting young children's development. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 how early years settings are organised and run.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people who work with young children.
  • You'll understand how children develop in the early years.
  • You'll discover how practitioners support children's learning and wellbeing.
  • You'll gain an introduction to safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll look at the importance of communication with children and families.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you as you build your evidence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare assistant: working in a day nursery or crèche
  • Playgroup helper: assisting in community or pre-school play settings
  • After-school club assistant: supporting children outside school hours
  • Creche worker: caring for young children in leisure or community venues

What you could study next

This Level 1 early years certificate is a starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate for the Early Years Practitioner, which is recognised for working directly with children in a paid role. After that, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nurseries and pre-schools. Many providers offer these as funded courses too.

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