Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over around 6 months, you'll build a foundation in how early years settings work, covering the basics of childcare practice and child development. This is a good starting point if you're exploring an early years qualification before committing to longer training.
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 role of adults who work with young children.
You'll understand the basics of child development in the early years.
You'll look at how practitioners support children's play and learning.
You'll gain awareness of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
You'll discover the values and principles that underpin early years practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is likely to include written tasks and short activities completed during the course. The centre will confirm the exact assessment approach before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 settings
After-school club assistant: supporting children aged 4 to 11
Childminder's assistant: helping a registered childminder at home
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education: the next step toward working directly with children in a paid role.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: builds on this foundation and is recognised in nursery staffing.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and pre-school work, and the route to becoming a room leader or senior practitioner.
