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Level 1 Intoduction to Health and Care in Early Years Setting

Loughborough College Group

Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 3BT

National Award (BTEC)
Level 1
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Brooksby College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

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.

Course Details

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.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 2 or above

Your next steps...

Upon successful completion of this course, students may progress onto a Level 2 course in Early Years.


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