Introduction to Early Years Settings - Level 1 - Part-Time

If you are a parent, volunteer or member of staff wishing to get involved in an early year environment (e.g. pre-school, nursery), this will be the course for you.

Units may include:

• The value of play for babies and young children
• Management and organisation in an early years setting
• Introduction to community development in early years settings
• Roles and responsibilities in an early years setting

Fee information

The full cost of this course is £150.. This course is eligible for our low income and unemployment waivers.

Whilst there are no official entry requirements for this course, you should be able to demonstrate an interest in working with children.

This course will run each Thursday from 6pm - 9pm.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:

• Childhood Studies - Level 2 (Certificate) (King's Lynn)
• Childhood Studies - Level 2 (Certificate) (Wisbech)
• Children and Young People's Workforce - Level 2 - Part-Time (Wisbech)

What qualification will I achieve?

You will achieve:

• NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings

How is my course assessed?

You will have to provide evidence to demonstrate that you have an understanding of each unit to complete the course. This may include written assignments, observations or discussions.