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Caring for Children | NCFE Certificate | Level 1

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

p The Level 1 course enables you to gain valuable skills and work experience to progress onto further study and move towards the early year's career of your choice. /p p Being on a Level 1 course you will receive excellent help and support from experienced tutors and teaching assistants. Working in small classes you will notice your confidence and self esteem grow. /p p Level 1 also boosts your social skills and ability to get on with a variety of people. Your study programme will also include some supported English and Maths sessions and provide a first step towards gaining qualifications. /p p Our tutors have wide ranging experience which supports their teaching including roles as school governors early years teachers nursery n

What you need to get on

Start at Level 1 if you have at least 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (F) or above preferably including English and maths. Plus two references; one from working with children and an enhanced DBS.

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

  • Brighton MET Central Campus

    Brighton Metropolitan College 1A Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Brighton

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