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Free Level 1 Early Years Course Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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 study around your other commitments. It covers the basics of working in early years settings, giving you a grounding in how childcare environments operate. The course typically takes 6 months. A free early years course for adults aged 19 and over, funded subject to eligibility.

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 importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll discover how children develop in their early years.
  • You'll learn about the key legislation and frameworks that guide early years practice.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or portfolio tasks that you complete and submit digitally. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support qualified staff 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 in out-of-school care.
  • Early years volunteer: gain experience in a school reception or pre-school.

What you could study next

This level 1 early years qualification is a starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice, which takes you further into child development and care routines. After that, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening the door to a qualified practitioner role.

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