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Level 1 Early Years Course at Training in Care South Shields

CostFREE
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in South Shields. Classes run at Training in Care South Shields. Daytime sessions run over 3 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll get a grounding in working and volunteering with children and young people, covering the basics of early years settings. You must be aged 19 or over and have lived in the UK or EU for a minimum of three years. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you. NCFE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over who are interested in working or volunteering with children and young people.

Must be aged 19+ and have lived in the UK/EU for a minimum of three years.

Entry requirements

This course is for anyone aged over 19 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role of adults who work and volunteer in early years settings.
  • You'll learn about the needs and development of young children.
  • You'll understand how to support children's play and learning.
  • You'll discover safeguarding responsibilities in childcare environments.
  • You'll gain an overview of professional behaviour and communication in early years work.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over 3 days. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is through short written tasks and questions that check your understanding of early years settings. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Training in Care South Shields will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines in a nursery.
  • Childcare volunteer: gain experience in a school or community setting.
  • Playgroup helper: assist with activities for young children in a group setting.
  • After-school club assistant: support children outside school hours.
  • Crèche worker: care for young children in a supervised crèche environment.

What you could study next

This early years qualification is a starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practitioner, which builds the skills needed for a paid role in a nursery or childcare setting. A Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and is the goal for those wanting a senior room or key-worker role.

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