Free Level 1 Early Years Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. The course runs over two weeks and covers three qualifications: a Level 1 Award in Safeguarding within the Early Years Environment, a Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings, and a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Early Years Settings. You'll also get support with CV writing and employability skills. There are no entry requirements. A great starting point if you're exploring a free early years course for adults.
Who this course is for
This is a 2 week course, delivered face to face, on completion students will receive three sector specific qualifications and a certificate in employability skills; L1 Safeguarding within the Early Years Environment L1 Introduction to Early Years Settings L2 Food Safety in Early Years Settings Learners will also gain: Employability Support with CV writing Training within on-site skills based classrooms
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how early years settings are organised and how they operate day to day.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities in childcare environments.
You'll cover food safety practices relevant to early years and childcare settings.
You'll develop CV writing skills to support your job search.
You'll gain an introduction to working with young children in a professional setting.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classes at Middlesbrough College during the day. Learning takes place in on-site skills-based classrooms. Assessment is built into the course and leads to three separate certificates on completion, including an employability skills certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support children's play and learning in a nursery
Childminder: provide home-based childcare for young children
Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for pre-school children
Early years helper: assist qualified staff in a Reception class
Creche worker: supervise children in a creche or leisure setting
After-school club assistant: support children in out-of-school care
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Childcare and Education: a natural next step toward working more independently with young children.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you're interested in school-based roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the level most employers require for a lead practitioner role.
