Free Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Course in Bridlington. Classes run full-time during the day at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. This introduction to health, social care and children's and young people's settings qualification covers the core knowledge behind working in care and early years settings. The course runs over approximately nine months. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, social care and early years environments.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people who work in these settings.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in care.
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care and childcare settings.
You'll develop awareness of health, safety, and hygiene in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you with your assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Nursery assistant: helping with the daily care of young children.
Childcare worker: working in nurseries, crèches, or after-school clubs.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings.
Early years practitioner: supporting children's learning and development.
School support assistant: working with children in primary school settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into adult care work.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: builds on this introduction for those focused on childcare and nursery roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: a specialist route for those interested in supporting young people's wellbeing.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those ready to progress further.
