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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

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

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll get an introduction to working in early years settings, covering the basics of childcare practice. The course typically takes 6 months part-time. A free early years course for adults looking to take a first step toward a career working with young children.

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 role of adults who work with young children.
  • You'll understand the basics of child development in the early years.
  • You'll discover how early years practitioners support children's learning and play.
  • You'll gain an awareness of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll look at how settings work with parents and families.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks and practical activities completed in class. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's learning in a nursery setting.
  • Childminder's assistant: help a registered childminder with daily care.
  • Playgroup helper: assist at a community playgroup or toddler group.
  • After-school club assistant: support children aged 4 to 11 in wraparound care.
  • Early years volunteer: gain experience in a school or nursery.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 early years qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Early Years Education and Care. That level covers child development, safeguarding, and supporting learning in more depth. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening the door to room leader and key worker roles.

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