Level 1 Award in Introduction to Early Years Settings

This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. This includes the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers, and the importance of developing links in the local community.

The qualification considers childcare and development from birth–5 years 11 months. It is aimed at learners, parents and volunteers wishing to participate in the provision made by early years environments, such as pre-schools. 

About

This course is aimed at learners who wish to explore working within the early years sector, progression route can.  

• Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area.  

• Progression onto the Level 2 Diploma Early Years Practitioner that offers a license to practise. 

Modules

To complete the Award, learners must achieve 6 credits. 5 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units and a further 1 credit must be achieved from the optional units. 

Mandatory 

• The value of play for babies and young children
• Management and organisation in an early years setting 

Optional 

• Introduction to community development in early years settings
• Roles and responsibilities in an early years setting
• Assessments will be via written assignments.