Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people qualification introduces you to working in care, early years, and children's settings. You'll explore topics including safeguarding, communication, and child development. The course runs for around 10 months. A level 1 health and social care for children and young people certificate gives you a solid foundation before progressing to further study or entry-level work in care.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll develop your understanding of child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll study communication skills used in care and early years environments.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll gain an introduction to health, wellbeing, and personal care needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations, and portfolio work that demonstrate your knowledge and understanding across the units. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during daytime classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in early years settings.
Childcare worker: providing day-to-day care in nurseries or creches.
Care assistant: helping individuals with daily needs in residential or community care.
School support assistant: working alongside teachers with children in school.
Playworker: organising activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Family support worker: helping families access services and community support.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering more specialist knowledge for care roles.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: focuses specifically on working with children from birth to five, and counts toward nursery staffing ratios.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and a route toward senior roles in childcare.
