Free Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Eastbourne Centre, full-time during the day. This introduction to health, social care and children's and young people's settings qualification covers care settings for adults, children, and young people. You'll also study maths and English alongside the main qualification. The course includes work experience and activities to build job-seeking skills, helping you move toward a traineeship, apprenticeship, or entry-level role in care or childcare. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
This is a Level 1 City and Guilds Certificate to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings for 16-19 year olds (or up to 24 with learning difficulty) which is delivered at Eastbourne Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Our students will also study maths and English. The study programme provides activities to improve young peoples' job seeking skills, and provides work experience that prepares learners to move on to a traineeship, internship or apprenticeship. Our students will also study maths and English. The student will also be able to apply for a bursary and to claim student travel.
Entry requirements
Level 1 or below
What you will learn
You'll explore how health, social care, and childcare settings operate in the UK.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people who work in care environments.
You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and the duty of care.
You'll study how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
You'll build job-seeking skills through structured activities and work experience.
You'll practise maths and English alongside your main qualification.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Eastbourne Centre, supported by work experience placements in real care or childcare settings. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Certificate framework. You'll also take part in activities designed to develop your job-seeking skills. Maths and English are studied as part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Inspire Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Nursery assistant: help with the care and learning of young children.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, playgroups, or after-school clubs.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in health settings.
School support assistant: support pupils and staff in primary or secondary schools.
Youth worker: work with young people in community or charity settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into adult care work, and a common requirement for care assistant roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare: for those focusing on work with children and young people.
Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or Childcare: combine work and study, earning while you train toward a recognised qualification.
