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Free Level 1 Early Years Course Online – Cambridgeshire County Council

CostFREE
Duration119 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting sessions around your other commitments. You'll explore what it means to work in early years settings, building a foundation for a career as a nursery practitioner. You must be 19 or over and have completed the Exploring Early Childhood Careers course before enrolling. An initial interview with a course tutor helps confirm the course is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

Learners will explore working in early years. Learners will complete an application form and be invited to a initial interview with the course tutor to discuss thier level of understanding currently, their learning experiences, their reasons for wishing to do the course and future aspirations.

Entry requirements

Learner must be 19 years plus and completed the exploring early childhood careers course. Learners must be keen to learn and join in with interactive delivery sessions. All sessions must be attended.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of people working in early years settings.
  • You'll learn about the needs of young children in a childcare environment.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how early years settings are organised and run.
  • You'll examine key principles that underpin good practice in early years care.
  • You'll reflect on your own reasons for working in early years and your future goals.

How you will learn

All sessions are delivered online and are interactive. You must attend every session. Learning is supported by discussion with your course tutor. Assessment is through the activities and tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will review your progress and understanding throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire County Council 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: care for young children in a nursery or creche
  • Early years helper: assist qualified staff in a preschool setting
  • Playgroup assistant: support children's activities in community groups
  • Wraparound care assistant: work in before and after school clubs

What you could study next

This Level 1 Award is a starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Early Years, which is the level most employers look for in a nursery role. A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, so it's the qualification to aim for if you want to take on more responsibility or work as a lead practitioner.

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