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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

This early years qualification gives you a solid introduction to working with young children. You'll explore how children learn and develop, how to keep them safe, and how early years settings operate. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how young children grow and develop in their early years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's play and learning activities.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll discover how early years settings are organised and run.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of early years staff.
  • You'll develop an awareness of health, hygiene, and safety in childcare environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework that you complete during the year. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early years assistant, supports children's learning in a nursery or pre-school.
  • Nursery assistant, helps care for young children in a nursery setting.
  • Playgroup assistant, works with young children in community play settings.
  • Childcare worker, supports children's daily routines and activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare, the natural next step after this course.
  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, a fuller qualification for those working in nurseries.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
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