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

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day, over 34 weeks. You'll get a broad introduction to health and social care and childcare settings. The course also includes a Healthy Living Certificate and a First Aid Certificate, so you finish with more than one qualification to your name. No formal qualifications are needed to apply. You'll attend an interview at the college as part of the process.

Who this course is for

This course will give you an introduction into health and social care & childcare. As part of this qualification, you will also achieve a Healthy Living Certificate and First Aid Certificate.

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications, however a keen interest in health or childcare is essential.

You will be required to attend an interview at the college and we will request a school or college report.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services support children and young people.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep children and young people safe.
  • You'll develop an understanding of healthy living and wellbeing.
  • You'll gain first aid skills and earn a First Aid Certificate.
  • You'll study child development and the needs of young people at different stages.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people working in care and childcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is a mix of assignments, observations, and portfolio work that you build up throughout the course. You'll also complete the Healthy Living and First Aid elements as part of your study. There are no exams to sit at the end.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or children in care settings.
  • Nursery assistant: helping with daily activities in early years settings.
  • Playworker: working with children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level support roles in health services.
  • School support assistant: helping children in primary or special schools.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in residential care.

What you could study next

A Level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification is a solid starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare. Both open up more job options and can lead to Level 3 qualifications, which are required for senior roles in nurseries and care settings.

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