Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Caring for Children Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, full-time during the day. You'll cover the basics of childcare through classroom theory, practical tasks, and a work placement. The course runs over one year. It covers child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. A Pearson Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Caring for Children qualification is a solid starting point toward roles such as nursery practitioner or youth support worker.
Who this course is for
Working with children is one of the most rewarding careers. Children are valuable and making them feel special can give the carer a full sense of achievement. The course will give a good basic understanding of childcare including practical tasks, theory and a work placement.
Entry requirements
You must have:----A passion for working with children--Initial assessment of English and Maths skills--No criminal record--
What you will learn
You'll explore child development and how children grow and learn at different ages.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to support children's play, creativity, and daily routines.
You'll understand the responsibilities of childcare workers in different settings.
You'll complete practical tasks that reflect real childcare work.
You'll gain experience through a work placement with children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical tasks, and a work placement. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and portfolio evidence gathered across the year. Classes are delivered in person at Ashley Down Centre during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and play in a nursery
Nursery practitioner: working directly with young children in early years settings
Playworker: leading activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs
Youth support worker: helping young people in community or residential settings
Childcare worker: assisting with daily care in nurseries or children's centres
Teaching assistant: supporting children in primary school classrooms
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working as a qualified nursery practitioner in a childcare setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator: required for roles that count toward statutory staffing ratios in nurseries and pre-schools.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a route into classroom-based support roles in schools.
