Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll get a grounding in how early years settings work, covering the basics of childcare practice and child development. It's a solid starting point for anyone exploring an early years qualification.
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 the basics of child development in the early years.
You'll look at how practitioners support children's learning and wellbeing.
You'll gain an introduction to safeguarding and keeping children safe.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities and discussions to help you understand the content. Assessment is through coursework and written tasks completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education 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 day nurseries or pre-schools.
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for young children.
After-school club assistant: supporting children outside school hours.
Creche worker: providing short-stay childcare in leisure or community settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare: the next step toward working directly with children in a childcare setting.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: a more in-depth early years qualification recognised in childcare roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the qualification to aim for if you want to take on a senior practitioner role.
