Course content

This course will help you gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings. It includes topics such as:

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

The course covers working with children from birth up to 5 years of age.

The course gives an understanding of the regulations and best practice in the management of early years settings. It also covers the value of play in the development of babies and young children. The roles of carers and volunteers, and building links in the local community that could aid a child's learning, are also covered.

This course is a great introduction to working with young children. It's ideal if you want to know more about early years settings and caring for children. By the end of the course you'll gain the Level 1 Award in an introduction to early years settings. You'll also have the knowledge and skills to progress to a higher level course to help move into a role in the early years sector.

This course will enable you to

• Understand the importance of play to a child’s development.
• Explore play types for babies and young children from birth to 5 years 11 months old.
• Know the role of the adult in providing play.
• Know what's involved to be able to manage an early years setting.
• Know about how regulations and legislation affect early years settings.
• Understand how early years settings help children to feel secure.
• Know about the management structure of an early years setting.
• Explore the role of the team in an early years setting.
• Know how to improve own practice in the early years setting.

You'll also develop the following skills for work

• Working as part of a team, sharing ideas, working together, and problem solving.
• Communication and language skills.
• Build your confidence to work at this level.
• Planning and self management.
• Resilience and motivation to achieve your goals.
• Develop your literacy, numeracy and digital skills.