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Level 1 Childcare Course in Merton – Merton College

Cost£282.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Childcare Course in Merton. Classes run at Merton College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 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 anyone looking to build knowledge in this area. The childcare classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Merton College.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children grow and develop at different ages.
  • You'll learn the basics of safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll understand how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll look at how to communicate effectively with children.
  • You'll discover the importance of play in children's learning.
  • You'll learn about the responsibilities of those who care for children.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merton College. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks linked to the course content. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during class time.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Merton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or school settings.
  • Nursery Assistant - helping with daily care and activities for young children.
  • Playworker - organising and supervising play sessions for children.
  • Childminder's Assistant - supporting a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • After-School Club Assistant - supervising and engaging children outside school hours.
  • Early Years Helper - assisting in nurseries or pre-school settings.

What you could study next

A level 1 childcare qualification opens the door to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Childcare or a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which takes you closer to a recognised role in a nursery or early years setting. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.

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