Award in Introduction to the Early Years Settings - Training in Care

1 day per week for 3 weeks or half a day per week for 5 weeks.

This course is for anyone interested in working or volunteering with children and young people.

You must be aged 19 or over and have lived in the UK or EU for a minimum of three years.

For full funding you must be:

• aged 19 or over
• receive any state benefit payment (evidence required)
• unemployed or working less than 16 hours and seeking employment

This course is suitable for those wishing for a career change, to refresh previous training and experience, or to regain employment after a career break.

This Level 1 course develops basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings.

The units include subjects such as:

• the value of play
• roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers
• the importance of developing links in the local community

The knowledge gained will be working towards an individual's specific job role, preparing them for further training and to seek employment for the role they desire.