Free Level 1 Well-Being Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Well-Being Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College. This full-time daytime well-being qualification covers personal development, healthy lifestyle choices, communication, and independence. You'll study in a small group of up to ten students, with a dedicated inclusion mentor and additional support available. The course includes volunteering opportunities and community experiences linked to health and childcare settings. Every applicant has an interview with the curriculum team to make sure the course is the right fit. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

This course is all about helping you grow—personally and professionally. The course is designed to support students with varying needs in gaining a recognised qualification while developing essential life skills for adulthood, within a small group of maximum 10 students. With a strong focus on personal development, learners will explore themes such as independence, communication, wellbeing, and preparing for the world beyond education. We have a dedicated inclusion mentor for the group and additional support available as required.

Students will benefit from enriching experiences including volunteering opportunities, community engagement, and exciting trips and visits—all aimed at building confidence, fostering social connections, and encouraging real-world learning. Students should have an interest in Health & Social Care or Childcare, as many of the learning and wider experiences will be tailored around these subject areas. In previous years these have included health and childcare projects such as Nursery visits and community work placements in local settings. However, these are tailored to learners’ differing interests each year and have also included volunteering opportunities in charity shops, animal rescue centres as well as taking part in environmental and conservation projects.

Whether you're aiming for further education, supported employment, or simply a more independent life, this course offers the tools, support, and inspiration to help you thrive.

Entry requirements

This course is a bespoke pathway for students with varying needs who will benefit from the course structure to develop their knowledge and skills. Following application, to make sure the course is the right fit, every applicant will have an interview with the curriculum team to ensure suitability for the programme of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how lifestyle choices affect health and well-being.
  • You'll develop knowledge of healthy eating and drinking for adults.
  • You'll build communication and independence skills for everyday life.
  • You'll learn how to make informed decisions to improve your quality of life.
  • You'll take part in volunteering and community placements linked to health and childcare.
  • You'll develop personal skills to support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions in a small group of up to ten students. Learning is supported by a dedicated inclusion mentor. The course includes practical experiences such as community placements, volunteering, and visits to local settings. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence built up over the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily routines
  • Childcare worker: working in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs
  • Care assistant: supporting adults or children in community settings
  • Support worker: helping individuals with varying needs day to day
  • Volunteer coordinator assistant: organising community or charity activities

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: a natural next step toward working in nursery or early years settings.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options into adult care and support roles.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens the core skills needed for further study or employment.