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Level 1 Child Development Course in Telford

CostIf you are employed and earn over £25,750 there may be a course fee. Further information is available on our website.
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Child Development Course in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. This is a manageable pace that works well alongside other commitments. The course covers the foundations of child development, giving you knowledge to support children's learning and growth. It is a first step toward working with children in a range of settings, and it can also help parents understand how their own children learn. You'll study in a small group with an experienced tutor.

Who this course is for

The course is intended as a first step for people who are preparing to work with children, or towards a career in child development. The course is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.

Entry requirements

Assessment is completed via portfolio of written course work. Learners will need to be able to attend at least 80% of the sessions to complete the portfolio and individual tutorials will be offered during the course. The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with an experienced tutor, and there is opportunity to meet and socialise with others in the group in a friendly, relaxed environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children grow and develop in their early years.
  • You'll learn about the factors that support children's learning.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to encourage positive development in young children.
  • You'll understand the different stages of child development.
  • You'll build awareness of how to support children's emotional and social wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor in a relaxed, friendly group setting. Assessment is by portfolio of written coursework, built up across the 12 weeks. You'll need to attend at least 80% of sessions to complete your portfolio. Individual tutorials are available during the course to support your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Childminder: caring for children in a home environment.
  • Teaching assistant: helping children in a primary school classroom.
  • Play worker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Early years helper: assisting in a pre-school or children's centre.
  • Family support worker: helping families with young children at home.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare or Early Years, which takes your knowledge further and is recognised for work in nurseries and early years settings. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Some learners also progress to a Level 2 Award in Child Development to deepen their understanding before stepping up.

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