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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
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 Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build foundational knowledge of health and social care settings covering both adults and children and young people. Topics include service provision, professional values, safeguarding, and the roles of different practitioners. Work experience is encouraged to develop your employability alongside your studies. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

FourGCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the range of services and professional roles in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn the principles and values that guide ethical, high-quality care practice.
  • You'll study safeguarding procedures to protect the safety and wellbeing of service users and staff.
  • You'll explore how care is provided for both adults and children and young people.
  • You'll develop personal and employability skills relevant to working in a care environment.
  • You'll gain practical insight through encouraged work experience in a real care setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hammersmith & Fulham College. Teaching covers theory and practical knowledge across the units of the qualification. You'll also be encouraged to take part in work experience to apply your learning. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with course tutors to confirm the course is right for you. You may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths depending on your grades.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or young people in residential or community settings.
  • Childcare worker: assist with the day-to-day care of children in nurseries or playgroups.
  • Healthcare support worker: work alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • School support assistant: help pupils with learning and personal care needs.
  • Youth worker: support young people's development in community or charity settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide care and support to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering more specialist knowledge and practical skills for care roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development: focuses specifically on early years and childcare settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior support roles and a route into nursing or social work degree programmes.
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