Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, full-time during the day. You'll cover the foundations of health, social care, and working with children and young people. The course runs for around 10 months. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 and social care in children's and young people's settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll understand child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll study communication skills used in care and early years environments.
You'll look at equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll develop awareness of health, wellbeing, and personal care needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you build up during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you in completing your assessment tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Childcare worker: working in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs
Care assistant: entry-level support roles in residential or community care
Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary school settings
Play worker: organising activities for children in play schemes
Family support worker: helping families access services and advice
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working directly with children in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your options into adult care and community support roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you want to move into a senior childcare role.
