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Key Details

Course Area:

Early Years and Education

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

Duration:

1 year

Location:

City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB

Course code:

C021662 / Q021678

Course Introduction

This course is perfect if you like working with children, want to pursue a career in Early Years and are looking to gain the skills to achieve this. 

You’ll learn about the growth and development of young children, job roles within Early Years and how to provide activities to help children develop. You’ll also gain personal learning skills, an awareness of equality, health and safety, and communication.

You can expect to receive great tuition and support throughout the course, which will include a variety of coursework and case studies.

The College’s fantastic industry links mean that you will benefit from plenty of contact with industry professionals, giving you a real insight into the sector and what to expect as you progress through your training.

Course Information

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children

Level 1

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3–1 (D–G), including English Language and Maths at grades 3–1 (D–G) or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification. 

During the course you will work through case studies and coursework.

You could progress to a Level 2 Apprenticeship or T Level in Education and Early Years.

tudents aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Some students will complete a placement in a nursery or a school and in order to do this you will need to have a DBS which shows that you are safe to work with children for which there is a cost of £9.60. All students will be required to pay and obtain a volunteer DBS.

To receive a DBS Certificate, you will need to complete an application (we will help you with this, don’t worry) and you need to provide identification.

You will need two of the following:

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Full or provisional driving licence

You will also need to provide us with your proof of address that is on a bank statement or a benefit letter with your name on it.

Please do your best to have the ID ready before you start your course.

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Careers

School Midday and Crossing Patrol Occupations

Earnings

£3,474

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.