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Childcare Level 1 Certificate

at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, Southend-On-Sea · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate12 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is a brilliant place to begin if you are interested in working with children in either a nursery or primary school setting. This course gives the learner a great overview of the Early Years role building the foundations necessary to move onto further qualifications and employment. It is designed to stimulate interest and encourage learners’ understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. If you want to work in a nursery or primary school setting or would like to be a childminder or Au Pair this is the course to begin with.

What you need to get on

Level 1 / 2 in English Level 1 /2 in maths

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

  • Southend Campus (Luker Road)

    Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Southend-on-Sea

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