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

CostFREE
Duration415 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
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 Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, Monday to Friday, daytime. This health and social care for children and young people qualification covers both early years and health and social care settings. You'll explore the roles of professionals in these sectors, with core topics including values and principles, health and safety, and working with others. The course includes a minimum of 35 hours of work placement in a relevant setting. A DBS check is required before placement begins. The course runs for 415 hours.

Who this course is for

This course offers an insight into both the early years and health and social care worlds, to help you decide which you would like to specialise in.You will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. . The course also covers the roles of professionals working in these sectors, focusing on core topics such as values and principles, health and safety, and working collaboratively with others.Designed for those considering a career in these fields, this course helps learners build essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills for employment or further progression. A wide selection of units also allows learners to explore areas of personal interest, while gaining valuable transferable skills.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the types of provision in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
  • You'll learn about the roles of professionals working across these sectors.
  • You'll study core values and principles that underpin care work.
  • You'll cover health and safety in care and early years environments.
  • You'll develop skills in working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence through ongoing assessment tasks.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a work placement in a relevant setting.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Yeovil College. Assessment is continuous and builds a portfolio of evidence. Your tutor or assessor will use a range of methods, including written tasks, designing posters or leaflets, coursework, and questioning. You'll also complete a minimum of 35 hours of work placement in a relevant setting. A valid DBS check must be in place before your placement begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS check before your work placement begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's learning and daily routines in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery practitioner: work directly with young children in early years settings.
  • Playworker: support children's play and development in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Care assistant: provide personal and practical support to adults or young people.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in community or residential settings.
  • Early years support worker: help children aged 0 to 5 in a range of childcare settings.

What you could study next

A level 1 health and social care for children and young people certificate is a strong foundation for further study. You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which opens more roles in adult and children's care. For early years work specifically, a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the route toward working in statutory nursery staffing ratios. Yeovil College may offer these next steps directly.

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