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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon

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 Ripon. Evening early years classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around your week. Over six months, you'll build a solid introduction to working in early years settings, covering the basics of childcare practice and child development. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. This is a good first step toward a recognised 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 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 to support children's play and learning.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll gain an awareness of the importance of communication with children and families.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Ripon Community House Ripon. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is through coursework and short written tasks completed during the course. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare assistant: work in a nursery, pre-school, or creche
  • Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for young children
  • After-school club assistant: support children outside school hours
  • Childminder's assistant: work alongside a registered childminder

What you could study next

A Level 1 early years certificate is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice or a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which opens the door to working in a paid childcare role. Level 3 Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and is the target for those aiming to lead a room or take on more responsibility.

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