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Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus

Cost�2000.00 Some additional costs may be required for: Placement uniform / Textbooks / Trips
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. This full-time daytime health and social care for children and young people qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study ten units covering personal development, working with others, communication, healthy lifestyles, and creative activities. An initial assessment checks that Level 1 is the right starting point and helps plan your learning. You'll need to show you can reach Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course. NCFE Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings with certificate.

Who this course is for

The Foundation Diploma in Heath & Social Care & Childcare is a one-year course, aimed at preparing students for progression in either the field of Health & Social Care or Childcare.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal organisation and planning skills through a dedicated unit.
  • You'll create a personal development plan to support your growth in the sector.
  • You'll practise working effectively with others in health, social care, and childcare contexts.
  • You'll build research skills relevant to health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore communication techniques used with children, young people, and adults.
  • You'll learn how to advise on healthy lifestyles and make healthy snacks.
  • You'll study how to use adaptive equipment safely in care settings.
  • You'll take part in creative activities used in childcare and young people's settings.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. For each unit, you'll complete an end-of-unit assignment. Assessment methods vary across the course and include short written assignments, case studies, workbooks, and practical observations. This mix means you're assessed in different ways rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. You may need to cover some additional costs for placement uniform, textbooks, or trips. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: helping qualified staff in early years classrooms.
  • Childcare worker: providing care for children in a range of settings.
  • Care assistant: supporting adults or young people with daily living tasks.
  • Support worker: working with children or young people with additional needs.
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level role in health or community care settings.

What you could study next

After this course, you can move on to a Level 2 programme in Health and Social Care or Childcare, depending on your results including your English and maths outcomes. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. You could also progress through an apprenticeship route, earning while you train toward a recognised childcare or care qualification.

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