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Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Eastbourne

Cost�2000.00 Some additional costs may be required for: Placement uniform / Textbooks / Trips
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people course runs for one year. You'll study ten units covering topics such as communication, personal development, working with others, and healthy lifestyles. No prior qualifications are required. You'll have an initial assessment to check your starting level in English and maths, with the expectation that you reach Level 1 in both by the end of the course. There are additional costs for placement uniform, textbooks, and trips.

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 skills in being organised and managing your own personal development plan.
  • You'll practise working with others in health, social care, and childcare settings.
  • You'll build research skills relevant to health and social care work.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people in care settings.
  • You'll explore how to advise others about healthy lifestyles.
  • You'll carry out creative activities suitable for children and young people.
  • You'll learn how to use adaptive equipment safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. Assessment is by end-of-unit assignments for each of the ten units you study. Methods include short written assignments, case studies, workbooks, and practical observations. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that some additional costs may apply for placement uniform, textbooks, and trips. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm the details before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner. Entry-level role supporting children's daily care.
  • Childcare assistant. Supporting qualified staff in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Care assistant. Entry-level support work with children or young people.
  • Healthcare support worker. Assisting in health or community care settings.
  • Learning support assistant. Supporting children with additional needs in schools.

What you could study next

After this course, you can move on to a Level 2 programme in Health and Social Care or Childcare at the same campus, either through a taught course or an apprenticeship. A Level 2 qualification takes you closer to working independently in a nursery or care setting. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.

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