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

CostFREE
Duration307 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-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 Lewisham. Classes run at Deptford Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers child development, health and safety, communication, and how to support children's learning. The course runs over 12 weeks, part-time during the day. You'll need to be 19 or over, have the right to live and work in the UK, and be working towards Level 1 in maths and English.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who are interested in starting a career in health and social care or working with children and young people. It is suitable for learners who are new to the sector and want to develop introductory knowledge and skills before progressing to further training or employment.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19 or over. You will complete an initial assessment in English, maths and digital skills and an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) session before enrolment. You should have, or be working towards, Level 1 English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop across different stages.
  • You'll learn about health and safety in care and childcare settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand how to support children's learning and wellbeing.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the wider health and social care sector.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and the responsibilities of those working with young people.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: you'll study online in your own time and attend daytime classes at Deptford Adult Learning. Classes run 10am to 1pm. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment in English, maths, and ICT, and an Information, Advice and Guidance session. Assessment is through coursework and knowledge tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Deptford Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines
  • Childcare worker: work in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs
  • Care assistant: entry-level support roles in residential or community settings
  • Teaching assistant: support learning in primary school classrooms
  • Play worker: lead activities in holiday or play schemes
  • Family support worker: assist families in community or statutory settings

What you could study next

This Level 1 is a stepping stone to further study. A Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care or Childcare would build on what you've learned here. From there, the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) is the qualification recognised for qualified practitioner roles in early years settings. Deptford Adult Learning offers the Level 3 Diploma as a next step.

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