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BTEC Introductory Diploma in Caring for Children

at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college

Level 1Stepping stonesIntroductory Diploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Our childcare courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work placements with businesses like Busy Bees, Kinders Mill Day Nursery, Strathmore School, St Andrews and Weston Way Nursery Attending work placement two days a week with children aged 0-8 (level 2 and 3 childcare students)Engagement with guest speakers from businesses like Busy Bees, TUI Group, Ofsted, parents and home based practitionersEnrichment activities such as outdoor classrooms, visits to Nursery World Exhibition, the UCAS convention and museums linking to child development.Your course will be a mix of classroom-based theory sessions, workshop sessions that explore practical skills, project working with employers and the local community and work experience.Topics include providing activities to support children?s needs, healthy eating and supporting children?s literacy and numeracy.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as observation and assessing children, building rapport with others and problem-solving.You will also complete maths & English qualifications if you haven?t got them already as they are essential in this industry.

What you need to get on

To join this course, you'll need four GCSEs at grade E or above - including maths and English grade E or entry level functional skills.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Stevenage Centre

    Monkswood Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · STEVENAGE

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