This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It covers children’s growth, learning and development as well as units to help with self-development.
This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It covers children’s growth, learning and development as well as units to help with self-development.
Who is the course suitable for?
This qualification is ideal for anyone considering a career in caring for children and may already have a basic understanding of childcare, either through previous completion of a qualification in Caring for Children or through workplace experience.
It could also support anyone with re-engaging with learning or progressing to learning at the next level, and break down barriers to be able to enter the childcare workforce.
Course content
Completion of the level 1 Caring for Children qualification will give learners a basic understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children, for example:
- Knowing the support a young child needs to gain confidence through play
- Understanding activities that will develop a child’s talking and listening skills
- Understanding the role of a routine in the care of a young child
- Knowing about the need for a healthy diet for the young child.
Where could the course lead?
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to make an informed choice as to whether a career in caring for children, or learning at a higher level in a related field, is right for them.
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