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Level 1 Childcare Course in Barking and Dagenham – Adult College of Barking and Dagenham

Cost£115.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Childcare Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Adult College of Barking and Dagenham, part-time during the day. The course runs over 13 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of caring for children, including child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. This level 1 childcare qualification is a starting point for roles working with children and young people.

Who this course is for

Progression Level 1 Childcare Award in Caring for Children the first step on becoming qualified in childcare.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children grow and develop in their early years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand how to keep children safe and recognise safeguarding concerns.
  • You'll learn about healthy routines and how they support children's development.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how play supports children's learning.
  • You'll look at the roles and responsibilities of those working with children.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a mix of group activities, discussion, and tutor-led teaching. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult College of Barking and Dagenham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and daily care in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: help qualified staff with activities and routines in early years settings.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Playworker: supervise and lead play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Childminder assistant: support a registered childminder with home-based childcare.
  • School support assistant: assist in primary school classrooms and playground supervision.

What you could study next

A Level 1 childcare certificate opens the door to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice or a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which are recognised for work in nurseries and childcare settings. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, giving you greater responsibility and better pay.

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