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Level 1 Child Care

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 1
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Course Overview

This course is designed over one year and enables the learners to study over a range of sectors, which will support study for future development. You will develop transferable skills and sector specific skills such as communication and working with children, families and professionals – providing a broad range of knowledge and skills to start your journey to working with children.

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

FF1CCHI1L0

End Date

Fri, 02 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

Three GCSE at grade 2 or above including maths and English

Course information

The course covers mandatory and optional units to develop core skills including:
– Sharing learning experiences with children
– Growth and development of young children
– Human growth and development
– Respecting and valuing children
– Children’s play and leisure activities in the community
– Preparing for your next steps
– Supporting babies to play
– Science activities for young children
– Technology activities for young children
– Musical activities for young children Practical health and safety when with young children
– Finding out about Forest Schools Craft activities for young children
– Understanding learning and development through play Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
– Healthy living
– Healthy eating for families
– Listening to and talking with a young child

One year

You will be assessed through a variety of evidence produced for your portfolio. Topics are classroom based and will include practical and written activities.

1 Year

Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce

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All units are internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence using a range of methods.

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children

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