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Level 1 NCFE Diploma in Caring for Children

  • BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
  • LEVEL 1
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Children course

Course Overview

This is a Level 1 course that introduces an understanding of the skills required to work with children. On completion, you could progress to a Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years, Education and Care or Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

You will cover a wide range of topics including:
• Growth and development of young children
• Understanding play
• Health and safety
• Healthy living and diets
• Practical activities to explore with young children

This course is taught at the BCA campus in Maidenhead, Berkshire, with access to specialist facilities and lecturers with industry experience.

Course Code

FF1CCHI1B0

End Date

Fri, 02 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above and a reference from school or previous course tutor.

Course information

You will cover a wide range of topics including:

– Growth and development of young children
– Understanding play – Health and safety
– Healthy living and diets
– Practical activities to explore with young children
Actvities for children
Personal development

1 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.

Level 1 NCFE Diploma in Caring for Children

A career in childcare after completing a Level 2 childcare qualification.

Level 1