Childcare and Teacher Training

Childcare: Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1 Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course starts in September and runs for one year.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and a positive school report.

Or

A full qualification in a relevant subject at Entry Level and Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths.

  • You will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure Barring Service – (DBS).
  • You will require a positive reference from school and to be able to provide evidence of previous work experience in a related area.
  • You will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme.

If you don’t currently meet these entry requirements, you maybe able to study a Level 1 Foundation Learning course.

You will achieve

Level 1 in an Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (Barnsley College Qualification)

Course overview

This qualification is aimed at students who wish to develop an understanding of the job roles and settings within this sector.

You will develop knowledge and awareness of the skills required for progression within this area.

Course content

To achieve the qualification you will need to undertake:

  • Meetings or study with the course advisor, tutor or assessor
  • Personal study such as private reading and completing assessments
  • Time being assessed to undertake practical work or work experience

The core units are covered:

  • Sharing learning experiences with young children
  • Growth and development of young children
  • Healthy living

To achieve the unit you must provide evidence to meet all of the assessment criteria. CACHE Learner Achievement Log records your progress in achieving the assessment criteria and completing the units.

 

 

  • A current DBS enhanced disclosure certificate (currently £48.00)
  • CACHE core text book
  • A willingness to travel to your placements (this may on occasion involve two bus journeys)
  • Stationery
  • A College polo shirt for work placement

On completion of this programme, you could apply for further training on a Level 2 childcare course or an apprenticeship programme.

See what careers are available in the Childcare sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

How much does the course cost?

16 – 18 year olds

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

19+ Students

Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?

You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Childcare: Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1 Full-time

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