Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Keighley. Classes run at Keighley College, full-time during the day, over one year. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers the key areas of health, social care, and childcare settings, giving you a broad foundation across all three sectors. You'll explore how these settings work, the people who use them, and the roles that support them. A solid starting point if you're considering work with children, young people, or adults in care.
Who this course is for
This qualification will broaden your knowledge of the various areas within the Health, Social and Childcare sectors.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health, social care, and childcare settings operate in the UK.
You'll learn about the needs of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of workers in care settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and why they matter in practice.
You'll develop awareness of health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
You'll examine communication skills used in health and social care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Keighley College, five days a week during the day. Assessment is likely to include assignments, written tasks, and practical activities linked to the units you study. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you in completing your assessments throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Keighley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Nursery assistant: help with the care and learning of young children.
Playworker: support children's play and activities in community settings.
School support assistant: work alongside teachers in primary or special schools.
Early years helper: assist in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or charity settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving toward a care assistant or support worker role.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification: focuses specifically on childcare and early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those aiming to progress further in childcare.
