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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, five days a week during the day. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 1 to 3, or completion of an Entry Level programme, plus a satisfactory DBS check. Over 36 weeks, you'll explore both health and social care and early years settings, while developing your English and maths alongside your vocational skills.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to give an Introduction to 16-19 year olds wishing to develop a career in either the Health and Social Care or the Early Years Sectors. Whilst at the same time developing English, math and social skills.

It is recommended that you purchase the following book to support you to be successful on your course:

Level 1 Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children & Young People's Settings by Corinne Barker and Emma Ward, (ISBN: 978 1471 83017 4)

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care in a range of settings.
  • You'll learn about child and young person development across different age groups.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children and young people safe.
  • You'll study communication skills used in care and early years environments.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of workers in health, social care, and children's settings.
  • You'll develop your English and maths skills alongside your vocational learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your understanding of health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.

What you will need to bring

The provider recommends purchasing: Level 1 Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children & Young People's Settings by Corinne Barker and Emma Ward (ISBN: 978 1471 83017 4). Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support roles in residential or community care.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily routines.
  • Playworker: working with children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary school classrooms.
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or pre-school settings.
  • Youth support worker: working with young people in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to work in adult or children's care settings.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: focuses specifically on working with young children in nursery and pre-school environments.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens your qualifications for further study or employment.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those aiming to progress further in early years.
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