Caring for Children - Level 1 Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information What will I learn? How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary This qualification is available as a 1 day course with attendance within school hours (9.30 am – 2.30 pm) on the dates above. It will provide the opportunity to further tour understanding of key skills in supporting the growth and development of babies and young children, focusing on healthy eating, making the most of mealtimes, talking to children and supporting learning through paly and community experiences. The course will support you to consider whether you would also like to pursue a career in childcare in the future and undertake further qualifications to work with children. Next course dates Start date Location Duration 25 Apr 2025 Community Based 5 Weeks Apply now Where can this subject lead? Career progressionFollowing on from this qualification, should you wish to pursue a career in this field, you will be supported to look at a range of other childcare qualifications and routes for employment such as:L1 Childcare Assistant - working in a setting with children and young peopleProgress onto the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - working in an early years settingProgress onto the Level 2 Children and Young Peoples workforce - working with children aged 5-19 yearsProgress onto the Level 2 Award Support Work in Schools and Colleagues - working within a school or college setting Key information Entry RequirementsThe is an adult course and you need to have been over the age of 19 years on the 31st August to be considered for a place.This course is designed for anyone one wishing to improve their knowledge and skills in caring for children or wishing to work with children in the future. Qualification obtainedAward in Caring for Children Fees and fundingPlease visit our Financial Support for Adult Learners page for more information about fees, funding and eligibility. Extra costs and equipmentYou may wish to bring notetaking materials. A workbook will be provided for completion on the day. Regulation and AccreditationAccrediting Institution: N/AAwarding Body: NCFE Terms and conditionsRead our full Terms and Conditions for more information. What will I learn? What will I learn?The units that you will study are:CFC 9: Respecting and valuing childrenCFC 13: Sharing learning experiences with childrenCFC 20: Healthy eating for families Industry placement, field trips and guest speakersNo industry placement is required and there are no planned field trips. How will I learn? The course will be taught by a specialist childcare tutor and will be classroom based. During the course, you will engage in activities and discussions to enhance your knowledge and skills and will complete a workbook of evidence to demonstrate your learning and understanding. Expert tutorsThe course will be taught by a specialist childcare tutor with extensive experience within the childcare sector. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?The qualification is course work based. You will complete a qualification workbook which in which you will evidence your learning and growing knowledge and understanding for each unit.