Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings

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Course details

Course time:

13:00 - 15:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

12th Jan 2027 - 23rd Mar 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training and develops a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings, and it considers childcare and development from birth–5 years 11 months. The units include subjects such as the management and organisation of an Early Years setting, and the value of play.

This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of the provision of childcare in an early years setting. The units encompass an understanding of regulations and best practice in the management of early years settings and the value of play in the development of babies and young children.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

Course units

This ten week course covers the following -
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Safeguarding
• Policies and procedures
• Legislation
• Key Person
• Teamwork
• Feedback and review for best practice
• Development through Play
• Different play types
• Inclusion

What next?

Learners can also progress to the Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People, Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England), Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or Level 2 Diploma in Playwork.

Entry criteria

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in an Early Years setting, including: young people, mature learners, parents, volunteers, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Full Cost (19+)

£367.20

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£213.00

Reduced Fee (19+)

£60.00

Qualifications received

Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings . Learners will be able to participate in weekly, classroom activities to build and share knowledge alongside their peers and create a portfolio of evidence.

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