Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll cover service provision across care settings, communication with adults and children, principles and values in health and social care, and human growth and development. The course also includes Functional English and maths. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 1 to 3 including English and maths, or a relevant Entry Level 3 vocational qualification, plus an initial assessment.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect if you want the opportunity to study specialist work related qualifications in a range of sectors. The course will give your the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare you for employment or further career development.
Entry requirements
You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3-1 (D-G), including English Language and Maths at grades 3- 1 (D-G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification and you will also be asked to sit an initial assessment. The initial assessment must show that you are ready to study English and maths at Level 1. If your results are lower than this, don't worry, we'll find the right course for you. You must be aged 16-18 to apply for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore service provision and the roles people play across health, social care, and childcare settings.
You'll study the principles and values that underpin health, social care, early years, and childcare work.
You'll develop communication skills for working with both adults and children.
You'll learn about human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll build personal research skills through taught sessions and independent study.
You'll study Functional English and maths alongside the main course content.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based taught sessions at Nottingham College City Hub. These include opportunities to develop your research skills independently. You'll also receive individual tutorial support throughout the year. Assessment is built into the course alongside the taught content. Functional English and maths are included as part of your full-time programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or children in residential or community settings.
Childcare worker: assist in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs.
Healthcare support worker: entry-level support roles in NHS or care settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Youth support worker: assist young people in community or charity settings.
School support assistant: provide classroom support in primary or secondary schools.
What you could study next
This Level 1 Diploma is a stepping stone to further study in health, social care, or childcare.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step toward working as a care assistant or support worker.
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare: focused on working with young children in nursery or early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those aiming to progress further in childcare.
