Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Abingdon. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus, making it possible to study intensively outside of daytime commitments. This health and social care for children and young people qualification introduces you to both the health and social care sector and the early years sector. You'll explore the types of roles available in each field. The course runs over one week full-time. You'll need English and Maths at GCSE Grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects to join. NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings with certificate.
Who this course is for
This introductory course will give you an insight into both the health and social care and early years sectors and will enable you to explore the types of roles within each sector. Are you caring and compassionate and interested in a career helping others? Then this is the course for you.
Entry requirements
English & Maths GCSE at Grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and purpose of health and social care services in the UK.
You'll discover the range of roles available in early years and children's settings.
You'll learn about the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity and respect.
You'll examine how practitioners support the wellbeing of children and young people.
You'll gain an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in care settings.
You'll look at communication skills used in health, social care, and early years environments.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments and practical tasks that reflect real situations in care and early years settings. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and daily care in nursery settings.
Nursery assistant: assist qualified staff in early years classrooms.
Childcare worker: provide care and supervision for children in various settings.
Care assistant: support adults or young people with daily living needs.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in health or community settings.
Play worker: organise and supervise play activities for children and young people.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to work as a care assistant or support worker.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: moves you toward a nursery practitioner role and counts toward staffing ratios in early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the standard route for those aiming to lead in childcare.
