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Level 1 Award in Caring for Children

Code: Q26OC1257
Location: online
Cost: Free
Starting: Monday 05 October 2026
Duration: 10 sessions over 10 week(s)
Time: 6.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
This course is aimed at learners who are interested in childcare and development and want to gain some underpinning knowledge in understanding the skills required to care for children.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at learners who are interested in childcare and development and want to gain some underpinning knowledge in understanding the skills required to care for children.
How will I learn?
The course is designed to develop your understanding of the importance of play in children's development. You will learn about how to plan activities and experiences and different roles available in the childcare sector. This is a remote attendance course. There are no exams or formal assessments. You will complete tasks which will be marked by your tutor as evidence towards your qualification Your tutor will give you feedback during the course and you will be able to self-assess how you are developing.
What will I need?
You will a laptop or other device to attend the online classes.
Are there any other costs?
Time and duration
Start Date: 05 October 2026
Start Time: 6.30pm
Day: Monday
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 10
