Level 1 Intoduction to Health and Care in Early Years Setting
Key Facts
Awarding Body: NCFE
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: EY1FTP002B0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Brooksby College
Code: EY1FTP002B0
Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October
The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Care in Early Years Settings is a one-year course that aims to develop your knowledge and awareness of health and social care in children's and young people's settings. It is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of the sector and are hoping to progress onto a Level 2 qualification in Childcare and Early Years.
You will be taught using a range of methods to support and develop your understanding. All learners are required to apply for a DBS as a part of their work experience requirements for this course. This costs approximately £50.
Based at our pictuesque Brooksby College site, this course allows students to benefit from industry expert teaching staff, fantastic support and excellent facilities like our Early Years 'Discovery Den'.
Topics include:
Duty of care
Self-development
Safeguarding
Communication
Equality and inclusion
Principles and values
Mental health
Autistic spectrum condition
Person centred support
Dementia
Health and safety
Learning disability
Service provision and roles
Human growth and development
Work experience will also be required as a part of this course.
GCSE English and Maths at grade 2 or above
Upon successful completion of this course, students may progress onto a Level 2 course in Early Years.
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