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Introduction to Early Years Settings - Level 1

Course code: P05724

Subject area: Employability

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 1

Course details

Course time:

14:00 - 16:30

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

16th Apr 2026 - 25th Jun 2026

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training and develops a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings and it considers childcare and development from birth–5 years 11 months.
The units include subjects such as the management and organisation of an Early Years setting, and the value of play."
This ten week course covers the following -• Responsibilities of each role within the setting• Safeguarding• Policies and procedures• Legislation• Key Person• Team working• Feedback and review for best practice• How play supports development• Different play types• Meet individual needs"

"Please note there is no class on 28/05/2026.There is no parking on Campus during the day. Please use Marriotts Walk or Woodford Way car parks which are a few minutes' walk away.Please report to Reception on arrival. A photo-ID will be issued for you to wear when attending classes.Vending machines are available."

What next?
"Learners can also progress to the -
Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Diploma in Playwork."
Entry criteria
This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in an Early Years setting, including: young people, mature learners, parents, volunteers, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£135.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Learning & method assessment
The award is assessed through a series of set assignment tasks to be completed by the learners in their own time linking to the taught areas covered during the session.

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