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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Scarborough. Evening early years classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. You'll get an introduction to working in early years settings, covering the basics of childcare practice. The course typically takes 6 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free early years course for adults looking to take a first step toward a career with young children.

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 basic needs of children in early years care.
  • You'll discover how play supports children's development.
  • You'll look at the importance of safeguarding in childcare settings.
  • You'll gain an overview of health, safety, and hygiene in early years environments.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, which may include written tasks and observations. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's learning and daily routines
  • Childcare worker: care for young children in a nursery or creche
  • Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for pre-school children
  • After-school club assistant: support children in out-of-school care
  • Early years volunteer: gain experience in a registered childcare setting

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 or Diploma in Childcare and Education, which goes deeper into child development and practice. After that, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. Each step builds on the last and opens more roles.

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