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Caring for Children Award

at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, DUDLEY · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesAward26 hoursPart time

What the college says

This course is suitable for parents and carers who wish to progress onto a Certificate in Caring for Children. This course will enable you to explore and evaluate your own parenting skills and help you to recognise if a career working with children is an employment route for you.

What you need to get on

The course is portfolio based and you will be assessed on evidence gathered through completion of written assignments, worksheets and free writing which require a minimum of Entry 3 Level Functional Skills English. Experience of being a parent or carer is essential.

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

  • Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre

    Off Pavilion Gardens Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, DY2 0DB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Dudley

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