Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Witney. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus, full-time over one week. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. 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 different types of roles available across both areas. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and Maths at Grade 2 or above, or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects.
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 of the health and social care sector and the early years sector.
You'll learn about the different job roles available in childcare, social care, and young people's settings.
You'll develop an understanding of the values and principles that underpin care work.
You'll study how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in care settings.
You'll gain an introduction to safeguarding and the duty of care in health and social care environments.
You'll examine how to support the wellbeing and development of children and young people.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the Witney Campus, with evening attendance over one intensive week. You'll be assessed through assignments and written tasks that test your understanding of the health and social care and early years sectors. Assessment is coursework-based, so there are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support children's learning and daily routines in a nursery setting.
Childcare worker: care for children in a range of early years environments.
Care assistant: provide support to adults or young people in residential or community care.
Early years helper: assist qualified staff in nurseries or pre-schools.
Support worker: work with children or young people with additional needs.
Healthcare support worker: entry-level support roles in health and social care settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge and is recognised for entry-level care roles.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: a step toward working in nurseries and early years settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: the qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nursery settings, for those aiming to become a Nursery Practitioner.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens routes into more senior support and care roles.
