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

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
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 Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 months, so you can fit study around other commitments. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in nursery, early years, or young people's support settings. You'll typically need a Level 2 qualification in English and maths to join.

Who this course is for

Whether you are looking for a career as a nursery assistant, early years' practitioner for want to work with young people up to the age of 18 in a support worker capacity.

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically need to have a level 2 qualification in English and maths. Some employers may also require relevant work experience or qualifications

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, social care, and 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 the needs of young people up to age 18.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll gain an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of support workers and early years practitioners.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Assessment is through written assignments and evidence of your knowledge and understanding. Work experience placements are offered as part of the programme, giving you practical exposure to real care and early years settings alongside your classroom study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group 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 setting.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in pre-school or reception settings.
  • Childcare support worker: assisting qualified staff in a childcare environment.
  • Young people's support worker: supporting young people up to age 18 in a care or community role.
  • Teaching assistant: helping in a primary school or special educational needs setting.
  • Play worker: organising and supervising play activities for children.

What you could study next

A Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or Early Years is the natural next step. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care opens the door to qualified practitioner roles and, in early years settings, counts toward statutory staffing ratios. Some learners go on to an apprenticeship in childcare or health and social care once they have this Level 1 foundation.

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