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Level 1 Diploma In Caring For Children (NCFE/CACHE)(16-18)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

If your goal is for a rewarding career in caring for children, and youre looking for a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your journey, then this is the course for you.The Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children is designed to develop your knowledge of what it takes to care for children in a professional setting, and develop your understanding of the skills required to provide child care. On this course you will learn about topics such as the growth and development of young children, childrens play and leisure activities, practical health and safety, learning and development through play, confidence building, and science and technology activities for young children.More than just teaching you work-skills, this course will also help prepare you for your next steps in your learning or career journey, and introduce you to the vocational options available to you.

What you need to get on

3 GCSEs at grade 2 including English and Maths at grade 2

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

  • Lambeth College - Clapham Centre

    45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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