Level 1 Childcare Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, full-time during the day. This childcare course runs for 44 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for and support children. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and how to create safe and nurturing environments. The course is listed for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
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 and understand safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll study how to support children's play, learning, and daily routines.
You'll develop an understanding of health, hygiene, and nutrition for young children.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, observations, and portfolio work that you build up over the course. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in a nursery or pre-school.
Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childminder Assistant: support a registered childminder in a home setting.
Early Years Practitioner: work in a nursery or reception class under supervision.
Family Support Worker: assist families with young children in the community.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working more independently in nursery and early years settings.
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: broadens your childcare qualification and prepares you for further study.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route to becoming a qualified early years educator.
