Childcare (with ESOL) - Level 1 Award

This course is the first step on the pathway to a career in childcare. It is aimed at learners whose first language is not English. The course includes a Childcare Level 1 NCFE Award, taught by industry specialists, alongside ESOL and maths.

Modules include:

• Childcare NCFE Level 1 Award
• ESOL Skills for Life Awards in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing
• Functional Skills Maths

You will need:

• Your English should be at a strong Entry 3 level
• You will need to have ESOL qualifications at Entry 3 or be able to demonstrate this in a pre-course assessment

You do not require any previous childcare qualifications.

The Childcare Award will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence. You will sit exams for ESOL and maths.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

After the course you can progress to Level 2 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or Level 2 Pre-Access courses.