Free Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day. This introduction to health, social care and children's and young people's settings qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work with both children and adults. You'll explore care settings, child development, and the basics of supporting people's wellbeing. The course runs over one year. Entry is open to those with a range of GCSE grades or no GCSEs at all.
Who this course is for
This course will be suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about working with children and adults. The Health and Childcare course will give you an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to work with children and adults.
Entry requirements
A range of 3 - 1 grades at GCSE or no GCSE qualifications
What you will learn
You'll explore the different types of health, social care, and children's settings and how they operate.
You'll learn about the needs of children and young people at different stages of development.
You'll understand the needs of adults in care settings, including older people and those with disabilities.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding principles and why they matter in care environments.
You'll learn about communication skills used when working with children and adults.
You'll understand the importance of health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bexhill College, with a mix of taught lessons and group activities. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you complete during the course. There are no formal written exams. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill 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 in a nursery setting.
Childcare worker: helping with the care and development of young children.
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or community settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting patients in hospitals or community health services.
Early years helper: working in a school or pre-school with children under five.
Support worker: helping adults or young people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to work as a care assistant or support worker.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: moves you toward working in nurseries and early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those who want to progress further in childcare.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or 2: useful alongside any of the above if you want to strengthen your applications.
