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Level 1 Childcare Course in Bexley

Cost£839.06
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Childcare Course in Bexley. Classes run at Learning and Enterprise College Bexley, part-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course covers caring for babies and young children from birth to five years old. You'll study themed units covering child development, health, safety, and wellbeing. No work placement is required to complete the qualification.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Caring for Children.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for learners who want to develop the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child (from birth to 5 years 11 months). It is aimed at a range of students, including young people needing to develop life skills as well as those who are thinking of working in childcare. To complete the Certificate you will need to achieve a minimum of 26 credits from a range of themed units. There is no requirement for a placement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how babies and young children develop from birth to age five.
  • You'll study how to keep children safe and healthy.
  • You'll explore how to support children's play and learning.
  • You'll understand basic nutrition and care routines for young children.
  • You'll learn how to communicate with children and their families.
  • You'll study safeguarding and how to recognise signs of concern.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Learning and Enterprise College Bexley. Learning is assessed through a range of themed units. You need to achieve a minimum of 26 credits to complete the Certificate. There is no work placement requirement for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning and Enterprise College Bexley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant, supports children's care and play in a nursery setting.
  • Early years assistant, works alongside qualified staff in a preschool or nursery.
  • Childminder, cares for children in a home setting after gaining further registration.
  • Playgroup helper, assists with activities and routines in a community playgroup.
  • Creche worker, looks after young children in a short-stay childcare setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, the next step toward working in a nursery or preschool in a more hands-on role.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education, builds on the skills from this childcare qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
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