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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
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 Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and suits anyone who wants to fit study around other commitments. You'll explore how early years settings work, how young children develop, and how to support their learning and wellbeing. Topics include safeguarding, communication with children, and working as part of a team.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings.

Who this course is for

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how early years and childcare settings are organised and run.
  • You'll learn about the stages of child development from birth to five.
  • You'll understand how to support children's play, learning, and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn the basics of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with young children and their families.
  • You'll understand the importance of teamwork in a childcare setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wellington House. The course uses a mix of group activities, discussion, and guided study. Assessment is through written tasks and assignments that you complete during the course. An information, advice, and guidance session is required before you start, so the team can make sure the course is right for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early years assistant, supports children's learning in a nursery or pre-school.
  • Nursery assistant, helps with daily care and activities for young children.
  • Playgroup helper, assists in community play and early learning sessions.
  • Childcare volunteer, gains experience in a registered childcare setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Childcare and Education, a natural next step that builds on this qualification.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice, develops practical skills for working in a nursery.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route to becoming a qualified early years educator.
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