Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study communication, safeguarding, healthy eating, creative activities, and the personal development and growth of babies and young children. The course covers both core and specialist areas of childcare practice. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including maths and English, to enrol. A strong starting point for anyone exploring a health and social care for children and young people qualification.
Who this course is for
This course provides a basic introduction to working in Health and Social Care and offers opportunities for moving on to further study. The method of learning is through classroom based activity.
The choice of units gives a broad overview of what it's like to work in Health and Social Care and of the different areas.
What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units:
Health and Social Care provision
Principles and values in health and social care
Safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care
Communication in Health and Social Care
Health and safety
Equality and inclusion
Specialist Units:
introduction to a healthy lifestyle
introduction to learning disability
introduction to dementia
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 2/E including maths and English
What you will learn
You'll explore how children and young people communicate and develop relationships.
You'll study the principles and values that underpin care for children.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns.
You'll understand how to plan and support creative activities for young children.
You'll study healthy eating and its role in children's wellbeing.
You'll examine the physical and emotional growth of babies and young children.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Northampton College. You'll take part in classroom-based activities covering both core and specialist units. Assessment is built into your study across the year, covering topics such as communication, safeguarding, creative activities, and healthy eating. Your progress will be assessed through unit-by-unit work rather than a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery setting.
Childcare worker: caring for young children in a range of early years settings.
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for toddlers and pre-school children.
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours.
Crèche worker: providing short-term childcare in leisure or community venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step in childcare, covering more advanced practice with children from birth to seven years.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your options into adult care and support roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios, needed to work as a qualified practitioner in a nursery setting.
