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Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Darlington – Triage Darlington

CostFREE
Duration6 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington. The course runs part-time during the day, spread across 6 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll explore how early years settings work, looking at practice, reflection, and the principles that underpin quality childcare. It's a practical introduction to the sector, grounded in real observation and research. This level 1 early years qualification suits anyone taking their first steps toward working with young children.

Who this course is for

This exciting, work-based programme, proven to raise the quality of practice in Early Years settings will empower you to transform your practice through reflection and research.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how early years settings are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll examine the principles that support quality practice in childcare environments.
  • You'll reflect on your own observations and consider how practice can be improved.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities within early years settings.
  • You'll look at how research and reflection can shape better outcomes for young children.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over 6 days of part-time, daytime sessions. You'll take part in group activities, discussion, and guided reflection. Assessment is based on your engagement with the course content and your ability to reflect on early years practice. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare assistant: working in day nurseries or pre-schools
  • Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for young children
  • After-school club assistant: supporting children outside school hours
  • Creche worker: providing short-term childcare in community settings

What you could study next

This Level 1 Award 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 doors to more hands-on roles in nurseries and pre-schools. If you want to work toward a qualified early years educator role, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.

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