Caring for Children - Level 1 Certificate

This part-time introduction certificate will give you the basic skills and knowledge you need to work with children, covering the development and care of children, providing play activities and health and safety.

You will develop your literacy skills with classes in English language, as well as gaining study skills that will help you progress onto a Level 2 qualification, which will qualify you to work with children in a school, nursery or preschool.

You will:

• Support babies to play
• Craft activities
• Understanding learning and development through play
• Science activities
• Health and Safety
• Healthy eating
• Self-development

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 1 or above or a relevant Entry Level 3 qualification

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments and presentations.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or other employment.