Level 1 Childcare Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-year route into childcare, running over 36 weeks. You'll cover the foundations of caring for children, including child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's wellbeing. The NCFE level 1 childcare qualification is a recognised first step toward working with children in a range of settings.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how children grow and develop at different stages
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe
You'll understand how to support children's health, wellbeing, and play
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and their families
You'll discover how to work within professional and legal boundaries in childcare settings
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kingston College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, observations, and short written tasks that check your understanding of childcare topics. The centre will confirm the exact assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or school settings
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in early years settings
Playworker: plan and supervise children's play activities
School Classroom Assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary schools
Childcare Worker: provide day-to-day care in nurseries or children's centres
After-School Club Assistant: supervise and engage children outside school hours
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: builds directly on this qualification and takes you further into early years practice.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth route toward working in regulated childcare settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the next major step for those aiming to work as a qualified practitioner.
