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

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study equality and diversity in care settings, human growth and development, and the roles and responsibilities of care workers. The course runs for 37 weeks. To enrol, you'll need a GCSE English grade 2 or 3, or Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3, plus a DBS check. All applicants complete a written assessment and interview.

Who this course is for

This course full-time course covers a wide range of vocational units relating to health and social care, specifically designed to help you pursue a career in the care sector. This is an ideal course for a young 16-18 year old that is not sure what they would like to do in the care sector. You will learn about a variety of key subject areas, such as equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, human growth and development through the life span and the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals. The course also includes 150 hours of placement in a real work environment, this will be arranged by the college for you, providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience. Placement also provides opportunities for you to observe professional practice in action and gain valuable employability skills. The course structure is spread over three days in college to include English and Maths and a further 1-2 days in placement.

Entry requirements

You will need:Learners will need either a Grade 2 or 3 in English GCSE to meet the written demands of the course or a relevant functional Skills in English at Entry 3 Or proof of successful completion of an Entry 3 course in a relevant subject.Completion of a DBS check All applicants will have a written assessment and an interview to confirm their suitability for the course

What you will learn

  • You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life span.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of workers in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
  • You'll examine how to communicate effectively in care environments.
  • You'll gain knowledge of health, wellbeing and support needs of children and young people.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus. Assessment is through coursework, assignments and practical tasks linked to each unit. Before you start, you'll complete a written assessment and interview to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to complete a DBS check before enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
  • Teaching assistant: helping pupils in primary or special needs schools.
  • Playworker: leading play activities for children in structured settings.
  • Childminder: providing home-based childcare, usually self-employed.
  • Educational support assistant: working alongside teachers in classroom environments.
  • Residential warden or houseparent: caring for young people in residential care.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting early years staff in nursery settings.

What you could study next

A Level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification opens the door to further study in the sector. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers more specialist knowledge and is recognised by employers for entry-level care roles. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Early Years Educator qualification can lead to senior support roles and, in some settings, count toward statutory staffing requirements.

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