Level 1 Childcare Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service. The course runs part-time during the day over 14 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build practical knowledge and skills in caring for children, covering child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. You'll start with an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. This is an NCFE level 1 childcare qualification.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe, including basic safeguarding principles.
You'll understand how to support children's health, wellbeing, and daily routines.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children and their families.
You'll learn how to create safe, nurturing environments for children.
You'll gain practical knowledge you can apply in childcare and community settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through practical activities and group work. You'll be assessed through assignments, observations, and tasks that reflect real childcare situations. The initial assessment at the start helps plan your learning so the course works for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or educational settings.
Nursery Assistant: helping staff care for children in early years settings.
Playworker: leading play activities for children in clubs or community programmes.
Childminder's Assistant: supporting a registered childminder in a home setting.
After-School Club Assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours.
Family Support Worker: helping families access services and care for their children.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the natural next step, deepening your knowledge and opening more job opportunities in nurseries and schools.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more comprehensive childcare qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios in early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the level most employers require for a senior room role.
