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Introduction to Early Years Settings - Level 1

Course code: P05725

Subject area: Employability

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 1

Course details

Course time:

13:00 - 15:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

13th Jan 2026 - 24th Mar 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This qualification prepares you for further learning and training, and develops a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings, covering children up to the age of 5 years old. The units include subjects such as the management and organisation of an early years setting, and the value of play.
On this ten week course you will learn:

• 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

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 17/02/2026."

What next?
Learners can also progress to:
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
None.
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:

£213.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
NCFE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings
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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