Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Caring for Children Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, full-time during the day. This is a year-long course covering the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with children. You'll study childcare theory, take part in practical tasks, and complete a work placement. The level 1 BTEC Diploma in Caring for Children classes give you a grounding in child development, safeguarding, and day-to-day care. An initial assessment of your English and maths skills is part of the entry process.
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 learn the basics of child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll study how to keep children safe and healthy in a care setting.
You'll practise hands-on childcare tasks through practical activities.
You'll understand how to support children's emotional and social wellbeing.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
You'll gain experience working directly with children through a work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and a work placement. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and portfolio evidence. Classes are daytime and full-time at South Bristol Skills Academy. Your initial assessment of English and maths helps the centre plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery or early years setting
Childminder's assistant: helping in a registered home childcare setting
Youth support worker: working with young people in community settings
Playworker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs
Creche worker: caring for young children in short-stay settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working as a qualified nursery practitioner and counting in statutory staffing ratios.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're interested in moving into a school setting as a teaching assistant.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios for those who want to take on more responsibility in early years settings.
