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Child Care Level-1 3h40m

Level 1 Award in Working With Children

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223 Students
Updated: May 14, 2026

Course Overview

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

Duration

3h40m

Access

Lifetime Access

Level

Level-1

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Description

Do you want to provide children with a safe, caring space to thrive? Do you want to create a positive influence in a child's life? If so, look no further! Our Working with Children course will teach you how to create an environment that fosters growth, learning, and happiness.

The Overview of the Working With Children Course

In the UK, there is an increasing need for persons who have received childcare training. With child-related difficulties on the rise, the need for trained specialists is more significant than ever.

Our training is a road map for the best communication methods with children. You will learn how to help children feel joyful, understood, and safe. So, this course specialises in a range of play activities. As a result, it can assist you in understanding how children develop. Our training also explains how to encourage children to eat healthily.

So, don't miss this opportunity to have a good impact on the lives of young people. Then, join our course today and begin your road to a rewarding career working with children.

Full Potential of the Working With Children Course

  1. Enhanced Communication Skills: Our training can improve your communication ability with kids. Also, this training can make encounters more meaningful and develop a close bond.
  2. Behavioural Understanding: This course will give you an in-depth understanding of child psychology. Thus, your understanding prepares you to face obstacles. Therefore, it can create a suitable environment for growth.
  3. Safety Knowledge: This course will teach students essential skills for executing safety standards. It might start with basic first aid and progress to risk assessment. Hence, you will be better prepared to safeguard the safety and well-being of the children in your care.
  4. Personal and professional development: This course exposes you to the various facets of working with young people. As a result, this course will help you improve both professionally and personally. Also, our course gives you opportunities to get children's counselling jobs.

 

Childcare Degree Course Goals

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Understand how to encourage children to eat healthily.
  2. Understand how to create a safe environment for young children.
  3. Understand the features of effective teamwork.
  4. Understand the role in promoting children’s rights.
  5. Understand how to provide a variety of appropriate play activities for young children.

Who Can Enrol in the Working With Children Course

  1. Professionals: Are you involved in childcare, education, or sports coaching? Then, this training will help you connect with kids.
  2. Volunteers: This course is designed for anyone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of children. It can also help improve your collaboration abilities.
  3. Parents and guardians: In particular situations, parents or guardians are active in organised activities for children. As a result, they are obliged to undergo a Working with Children course.

 

Our Unique Approach to Working With Children Course

  1. Self-paced flexibility: Learn at your own pace, from anywhere you prefer.
  2. Quality assurance: One of the best working with children courses in the UK.
  3. Clear and comprehensive study materials: Easily grasp the content with high-quality resources.
  4. Expert-developed curriculum: Gain insights from industry professionals who crafted the course.
  5. Assess your knowledge: Evaluate your progress through a module-based multiple-choice quizzes.
  6. Immediate assessment results: Receive automated feedback and results instantly.
  7. 24/7 support: Get assistance via live chat, phone, or email whenever needed.
  8. Recognise your achievement: Obtain a free PDF certificate upon course completion.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Working With Children Course

This childcare degree does not need any specific credentials. So, anyone can join regardless of their background or expertise.

However, to ensure a successful and engaging experience, we have a few requirements for students who wish to enrol:

  1. Good command of the English language: Communication is key. Therefore, a strong grasp of English will enable you to engage with the course material and actively participate in discussions.
  2. Enthusiasm and self-drive: Passion and motivation are vital for successful learning. So, bring your enthusiasm and dive into the course content with a determined mindset.
  3. Basic computer knowledge: In today's digital age, having basic computer skills is essential. However, don't worry if you're not a tech expert. A fundamental understanding of computers and navigating online platforms will be enough.
  4. Age requirement: This level 1 award in working with children course is available to learners of all ages. However, a minimum age of 16 is required to ensure a suitable learning environment for everyone.

 

Assessment Methodology

After completing each module of the Working With Children Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification.

Certification Process

After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Course Cave. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.

Career path

Completing a course in Working with Children can open up various fulfilling career paths. Some potential career options include:

  1. Childcare Worker
  2. Teaching Assistant
  3. Youth Worker
  4. Play Therapist
  5. Early Years Educator
  6. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker
  7. Family Support Worker
  8. Child Welfare Officer
  9. Social Worker

 


Course Curriculum

Module 01: Encouraging Children to Eat Healthily

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45 min

Module 02: Create a Safe Environment for Young Children

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45 min

Module 03: Working in a Team

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30 min

Module 04: Contribute to Equality of Opportunity in Support of Young Children's Development

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60 min

Module 05: Provide a Range of Appropriate Play Activities for Young Children

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40 min

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How to earn your certificate:

  1. Complete all learning modules
  2. Pass quizzes with at least 60%
  3. Finish the final assessment
  4. Unlock and download your certificate
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Their learner support was great and friendly. actually helped me a lot to sort things out when I needed it.

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Their course topics are so work-friendly. I’d happily take another course here.

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Ben Carter

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Spot on. Told me exactly what I needed in plain English.

1 year ago

Jack Turner

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★★★★★

This course explained everything in simple terms, no waffle. Ideal if you’re just starting.

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

Really smooth to get through. Feels practical, not textbook stuff.

1 year ago

Ellie Jones

Ellie Jones

★★★★★

I was after a Teaching Assistant course I could do from home. On CourseCave, I ticked online and part‑time and it showed me a few good options straight away.

1 year ago

Ruby Clarke

Ruby Clarke

★★★★★

I didn’t know whether to do Level 2 or Level 3 admin. The Course Cave blog explained each level in plain English, so I could choose without guessing

1 year ago

Olivia Green

Olivia Green

★★★★☆

I liked the Course Cave showed what each course covers, lesson by lesson. I picked a digital marketing course because I could see all the topics before paying

10 months ago

Josh Atkinson

Josh Atkinson

★★★★☆

The new Course Cave site is much clearer than before. Took me about a minute to go from search to picking a course.

1 year ago

Sophie Patel

Sophie Patel

★★★★★

Brilliant course, honestly. I learnt more in a week than I did in a whole term of self-study after office hours

1 year ago

George Ahmed

George Ahmed

★★★★☆

Really clear, really calm, no nonsense. Perfect if you don’t want anything too fancy, just good teaching.

1 year ago

Amelia Clarke

Amelia Clarke

★★★★★

Fully helpful, I finally understand the basics without feeling confused. Could’ve used a few more real-life examples, but still very good.

1 year ago

Sophie Reed

Sophie Reed

★★★★☆

Their learner support was great and friendly. actually helped me a lot to sort things out when I needed it.

1 year ago

Holly Webster

Holly Webster

★★★★★

Their course topics are so work-friendly. I’d happily take another course here.

9 months ago

Ben Carter

Ben Carter

★★★★★

Spot on. Told me exactly what I needed in plain English.

1 year ago

Jack Turner

Jack Turner

★★★★★

This course explained everything in simple terms, no waffle. Ideal if you’re just starting.

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

Really smooth to get through. Feels practical, not textbook stuff.

1 year ago

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