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

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 Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers physical and emotional care, daily living needs, safeguarding, human growth and development, and effective communication. You'll visit care settings with your tutor and hear from guest speakers, giving you a grounded understanding of how care environments work. There are no formal entry requirements. The course takes one year to complete.

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 children and young people develop physically and emotionally through the lifespan.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll learn how to support people with their daily living and personal care needs.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll look at the role of play in children's development.
  • You'll understand healthy eating and its importance for wellbeing across different age groups.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through written assignments, poster and leaflet making, group discussions, workshops, and tutor presentations. You'll also take part in practical activities and, where appropriate, gain experience in a health and social care setting. Assessment at Level 1 includes oral questioning, portfolio building, written assignments, posters, and practical tasks. You'll visit care settings with your tutor and hear from guest speakers working in the sector.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults, children, or elderly people day to day.
  • Nursery assistant: helping young children learn and develop in early years settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in residential care homes.
  • School support assistant: working alongside teachers with pupils who need extra help.
  • Community care worker: visiting individuals at home to support their daily needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering more complex care skills and opening more job roles.
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification: if you want to focus specifically on working with young children in nursery or school settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior care roles and setting management positions, where salaries can reach around £30,000.
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