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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day, over one year. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers physical and emotional care, daily living needs, safeguarding, human growth and development, and healthy eating. You'll visit care settings with your tutor and hear from guest speakers, giving you a grounded understanding of working in care environments. There are no formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This course can either be studied at Wakefield College, Castleford College or Selby College. This Health and Social Care study programme provides the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Learners will take part in external visits and have guest speakers within the College, to gain an understanding of the skills and professional behaviours required when working in the care industry.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop through play and key life stages.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll learn how to support people with their physical and emotional care needs.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll develop effective communication skills for working with individuals and families.
  • You'll examine healthy eating and its role in wellbeing.
  • You'll gain insight into the professional behaviours expected in health and social care workplaces.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through written assignments, poster and leaflet making, group work, discussions, workshops, and tutor presentations. You'll also benefit from visits to care settings and guest speakers from the sector. Assessment at Level 1 includes oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments, and practical tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults, children, or elderly people day to day.
  • Nursery assistant: helping with the care and development of young children.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in care or community settings.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in residential settings.
  • Learning support assistant: working alongside children with additional needs in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering more complex care skills and opening more job opportunities.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare: if you want to focus specifically on working with young children in nursery or school settings.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care or Early Years: required for senior roles and counted in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
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