Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll build knowledge of health, social care, and childcare, covering principles and values, communication, working in partnerships, the importance of play, and healthy eating for children's well-being and development. No formal qualifications are required to apply. Each application is reviewed individually, and a six-week support programme runs from day one.
Who this course is for
This course will develop your knowledge and awareness of health social care and childcare. You will learn about the principles and values communication working in partnerships importance of play and healthy eating to support well-being and development.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required. We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective 6 weeks to success programme that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to)
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health, social care, and childcare settings.
You'll learn how communication supports children's and young people's development.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals.
You'll study the importance of play in children's learning and development.
You'll learn how healthy eating supports children's well-being and growth.
You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and the duty of care in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stamford College. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that test your knowledge of the topics covered. The six-week success programme at the start of the course gives you additional support to settle in and get the most from your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stamford 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
Childcare worker: working in day nurseries or crèches
Care assistant: entry-level support roles in care settings
Teaching assistant: supporting children in school environments
Playworker: leading play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs
Family support worker: helping families access services and care
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working directly with children in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge if you want to work with adults as well as children.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward a senior role in early years.
