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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
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 Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers supporting people with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and health care procedures. You'll visit care settings with your tutor and hear from guest speakers, giving you a grounded understanding of what working in health and social care actually involves. Topics include safeguarding, human growth and development, equality and diversity, and effective communication. No formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This course can either be studied at Wakefield College, Castleford College or Selby College. This Health and Social Care study programme provides the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Learners will take part in external visits and have guest speakers within the College, to gain an understanding of the skills and professional behaviours required when working in the care industry.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how to support individuals with their physical and emotional care needs.
  • You'll study human growth and development across different life stages.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how it applies in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of equality and diversity in health and social care.
  • You'll look at the role of play in child development.
  • You'll study effective communication skills for care environments.
  • You'll learn about healthy eating and its importance for wellbeing.
  • You'll gain insight into the professional behaviours expected in care settings.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through written assignments, poster and leaflet making, group work, discussions, workshops, and tutor presentations. You'll also hear from visiting speakers and, where appropriate, visit care settings with your tutor. Assessment at Level 1 includes oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments, and practical tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily routines.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in care settings.
  • Playworker: organising and supervising play activities for children.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Support worker: helping adults or young people with daily living needs.

What you could study next

Completing this Course with suitable English and Maths grades opens the door to further study in health and social care.

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge and is a recognised step toward care assistant roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education: focuses on working with children and is relevant to nursery and childcare settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior support worker and team leader roles.
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