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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Huddersfield

CostFREE
Duration7 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Huddersfield. Daytime early years classes run at Realise Huddersfield. You'll build your understanding of childcare and explore the role of an early years practitioner. The course takes around 7 days and is open to adults aged 19 and over. After completing this level 1 early years qualification, the centre can help you find apprenticeship opportunities with employers.

Who this course is for

The level 1 programme will help you to enhance your understanding of childcare and learn about the role and responsibilities of an early years practitioner.

This course is aimed at those individuals wishing to start their career in childcare, or those that want to gain knowledge of the industry. If you decide this is a sector for you, then we can help you to find apprenticeship opportunities with employers after you complete the introductory programme.

Having the following qualities will be advantageous for a career in childcare:

Positive attitude Able to take responsibility Good time management Attention to detail Ability to work in a team.

Entry requirements

Please note that this course can only be delivered in Huddersfield, Bradford or Liverpool City Region at this time due to local funding.

Participants will need to be 19+.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role and responsibilities of an early years practitioner.
  • You'll learn about how childcare settings operate day to day.
  • You'll develop your understanding of child development in early years environments.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and the duty of care in childcare settings.
  • You'll discover what working with young children involves in practice.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Realise Huddersfield. You'll take part in taught sessions during the day. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise Huddersfield will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Childcare assistant: working in a day nursery, pre-school, or crèche.
  • Playworker: supporting children in after-school clubs or holiday schemes.
  • Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in a Reception class or nursery.
  • Childminder's assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: the next step toward working in a childcare role and counting in staffing ratios.
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship: earn while you learn in a real childcare setting.
  • 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 key person.
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