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Introduction to Health and Education Level 1

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 1 Year
Study Full Time
Location West Lancashire College

Qualification Gained

Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children under Five and a Certificate in the Introduction into Health and Social Care

Levels Explained

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More about the course

This Level 1 qualification is for students that have an interest or would like to explore working in the fields of either childcare or health and social care.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 2-9, including English and/or Maths

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children under Five and a Certificate in the Introduction into Health and Social Care.

What will I learn?

Units:

Being organised
Developing a personal progression plan
Working with others
Researching a topic
Providing a children’s creative activity
Supporting children’s learning through everyday experiences
Planning a safe childcare environment
Advising others about healthy lifestyles
Preparing and cooking food
Healthy eating

Caring for Children Under Five:

Planning a safe childcare environment
Providing different children’s activities such as creative activities
Physical activities
Activities to support children’s numeracy

Health and Social Care:

Presenting information to advise others about healthy lifestyles
Providing a creative activity
Supporting people to use adapted equipment

How am I assessed?

Written and physical activities

What experience will I have?

Guest speakers
Trips to the local theatre
Forest school
Museums
Use of our very own virtual hospital ward and nursery classrom
Work experience every Friday

Disclosure and Barring (DBS)

Students applying for this course undertake work placements with children and vulnerable people as part of their course. It is a requirement that all students complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm they do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question their suitability to work in these areas. Students who do have convictions may not be able to complete this course.

You will need to provide three ID documents. These can include; birth certificate, driving License, passport, bank statement or a letter.

Where can I progress?

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Health and Social Care

Course costs

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Learner Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*Exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Jess

Early Years Education Alumni Student

I chose West Lancashire College as it offered the course I wanted to take and was also my local college. I gained so much work experience on my programme and I really enjoyed my placement at St Richard’s Primary School. My tutors, Mell and Kerrie were beyond amazing and were so supportive. I have progressed onto studying Primary Education with QTS at Edge Hill University.

Kerri Clarke

Early Years Education Lecturer

I have great enthusiasm and passion for the Early Years Sector. I have a wealth of first-hand experience that can be passed down to our current students to enable them to succeed as an Early Years Practitioner.

Ben

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Student

I chose West Lancashire College because it offered the course I wanted to take and is my local college. I have gained so much work experience on my programme and I am currently on placement at St Richard’s Primary School, which I love. My tutors are beyond amazing and have been so supportive. After I complete my course, I want to go on to study a BA in Primary Education with QTS.

Mell Watkins

Early Years Education Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire college since March 2010 and I’ve been a part of the Early Years and Education sector for many years. I gain great satisfaction in teaching our students and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to succeed and reach their full potential. I feel privileged to be able to meet such wonderful students and be part of their learning journey, it is incredible to observe how they grow and develop into competent Early Years and Education practitioners.

Caitlin

Early Years Educator Level 3

I chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I’ve always had a passion for working in the childcare sector. I have really enjoyed my placement as I’ve been able to put knowledge that I’ve learnt in college into practice.

Maddison

Early Years Educator Level 3

I chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I want to become a nursery teacher to help them develop. I’ve enjoyed my placement and the JJ Effect guest speaker was very inspirational.

Aimee

Early Years Educator Level 3

I chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I have an interest in the industry and really enjoyed my Year 10 placement in a nursery. I’ve loved the enrichment and creative activities.

Tia

Early Years Educator Level 3

I chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I would like to work with children in the future, either in a nursery or being a childminder/nanny. I enjoyed my placement as I find the practical side to be extremely fun and interesting.