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Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. They cover children’s growth, learning and development. There are also units to help with self-development. Learners from Level 1 Diploma Caring for Children usually progress on to our L2 Early Years Practitioner programme.
Entry Criteria
GCSE Grade 2 or above in English and maths
Entry Criteria
A mixture of grade 2's and above.
Additional Costs
N/A
What are the next steps?
Interview and meet the tutor event is required for entry on to this programme.
Modules Studied
There are 13 modules to study on Level 1, including Safeguarding, health and safety, music with children, the importance of play. There are no formal exams for the Level 1 programme, everything is assessed through course work. You may need to sit exams for maths and English, if required.
Times of Delivery
Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children is taught over 10 hours per week, in addition you will also attend personal development and may need to attend maths and English if you do not secure those grades at GCSE level. Days are to be confirmed.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
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