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COURSE CODE: 3014

Level 1 Caring for Children

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COURSE DESIGNED FOR

16-18/School Leavers

CERTIFICATE / LEVEL

Level 1

START DATE

01-Sep-2026

DURATION

1 Year

COURSE FEE

Free

LOCATION

Shipley College

STUDY TYPE

Full Time

DELIVERY TYPE

Class contact

CLASS TIME

Various - Various

CLASS DAY

Various

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This course is very ‘hands on’ and gives you lots of practical experience with children to prepare you for working in nurseries or other childcare settings. You will learn about creative activities, books, stories, poems & rhymes, healthy eating, keeping children safe and communication with children.

You develop skills which help you with your studies and finding a job, such as Personal & Social Development. You can also gain important GCSE qualifications in maths and English.

More about this course

Entry requirements
2 x GCSE grade 2 to include English or maths. You will re-take your English and maths GCSEs as part of your course.
Progression Information
Successful completion of this course can lead to further study at L2, to help prepare you for your next steps.
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Trips And Visits
Visits to local nurseries help to prepare students to complete relevant work experience to provide you with the opportunity to develop the skills you learn during your course.

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