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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Exchange, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This health and social care for children and young people course is aimed at adults aged 19 and over who want to develop their English language skills in a health, social care, and childcare context. You'll study over one year, part-time. The course covers the settings where children, young people, and adults receive care and support.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children s and Young People s Settings 19+

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health, social care, and children's and young people's settings are organised and run.
  • You'll develop the English language skills needed to communicate in care environments.
  • You'll learn key vocabulary used in health and social care for children and young people.
  • You'll understand the roles of workers in childcare and social care settings.
  • You'll build awareness of safeguarding and the wellbeing of children and young people.
  • You'll practise reading and writing tasks relevant to care and childcare workplaces.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at The Learning Exchange. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and written tasks linked to health, social care, and children's settings. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or children in care settings
  • Nursery assistant: help with the care of young children
  • School support worker: assist in primary or early years classrooms
  • Playworker: support children's play and activities
  • Residential childcare worker: care for children in residential settings
  • Community support worker: help vulnerable people in the community

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: continue building English skills for work and study.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: a step toward employment in care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the qualification recognised for working in nursery and early years settings.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, useful for further training and employment.

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