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CARING FOR CHILDREN - LEVEL 1

Level: Level 1

The Level 1 in Caring for Children covers children's growth, learning and development and will help you develop an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It is an ideal introduction for those considering a career in caring for children.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • Understanding Learning & Development Through Play
  • Self Development
  • Growth & Development of Young Children
  • Craft Activities for Young Children
  • Healthy Living

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

We have fabulous learning spaces for all our childcare programmes. These include a dedicated arts and crafts room where you will be able to  develop practical skills that will help you understand how children learn through play and a great outdoor space, dedicated to creating play areas for young children.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

  • Class Activities & Discussions
  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Assessments & Tasks
  • Projects

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

If you wish to continue pursing a career in childcare, we would recommend the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner course. Progression to this course depends on you meeting the entry criteria and on your GCSE results in maths and English at the end of the Level 1 course. If you are not quite ready to progress to Level 2, we have a range of other Level 1 programmes in Health & Social Care.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

The School of Service Industries offers a wide and varied enrichment programme, including:

  • Trips into the City Centre to research your units of study.
  • End of year trips to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
  • Rewards and recognition for excellent attendance and hard work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will need a profile of mainly grade 2s at GCSE including English Language and maths. You will also need to attend an interview to show interest in the subject and a willingness to learn.

  • Armed Forces Covenant
  • Beacon Award
  • Disability Confident
  • Education and Skills Funding Agency
  • Investors in People
  • Matrix
  • Ofsted Good Provider
  • Stonewall School and College Champion
  • The Quality in Careers Standard