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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time during the day. This one-year health and social care for children and young people qualification covers safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, mental health, human growth and development, and person-centred support. You'll also complete work experience as part of the course. A DBS check is required; this costs approximately £50. Entry requires GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 2 or above.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Care in Early Years Settings is a one-year course that aims to develop your knowledge and awareness of health and social care in children's and young people's settings. It is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of the sector and are hoping to progress onto a Level 2 qualification in Childcare and Early Years. You will be taught using a range of methods to support and develop your understanding. All learners are required to apply for a DBS as a part of their work experience requirements for this course. This costs approximately £50.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 2 or above For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the duty of care in children's and young people's settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll explore communication skills relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll study equality, inclusion, and the values that underpin care work.
  • You'll gain knowledge of mental health, autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, and dementia.
  • You'll understand human growth and development across childhood and young adulthood.
  • You'll learn about person-centred support and service provision roles.
  • You'll develop self-development skills and an understanding of health and safety in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll be taught in the classroom at Brooksby College using a range of teaching methods to build your knowledge and understanding. Work experience in a relevant setting is a required part of the course. You'll need to apply for a DBS check before your placement begins.

What you will need to bring

A DBS check is required as part of the work experience element of this course. This costs approximately £50 and you'll need to apply for it as part of your enrolment. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
  • Nursery practitioner: working with young children in early years settings
  • Early years support worker: assisting qualified staff in childcare settings
  • Care support worker: entry-level role in children's or young people's services
  • School support assistant: helping children in primary school environments
  • Playworker: supporting children's play and development in out-of-school settings

What you could study next

This level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification is designed as a stepping stone to further study. You could progress to a Level 2 qualification in Childcare and Early Years, which opens the door to more senior roles in nursery and early years settings. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the standard required for lead practitioner roles counted in statutory nursery staffing ratios.

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