Child Care Level-1 3h40m

Level 1 Award in Working With Children

Name: Level 1 Award in Working With Children
Price: 29.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (256 reviews)

5.0

223 Students

Updated: Sep 28, 2026

Course Overview

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

256 enrolled

Duration

3h40m

Access

Lifetime Access

Level

Level-1

Last Updated

September 28, 2026

Description

Give Children the Care They Deserve With Our Working With Children Course!

Ever been the adult a child actually listens to? Our working with children course builds on that natural ability. Around 59,700 childcare providers are registered with Ofsted across England, according to recent research. Behind every registration sits the daily reality. Feeding children properly. Keeping them safe. Running play that works, while getting along with your colleagues.

Even if you have never worked in a setting, the course assumes nothing and explains everything.

Why Choose Our Working With Children Course?

Built For Beginners: A few hours of content written for people with no experience.
Study In Short Bursts: Ten minutes on a phone counts as progress.
No Deadline Pressure: Lifetime access, so nobody is forcing you to finish.
Automatic Marking: Quiz results appear without waiting on a tutor.
Certificate Included: A free PDF when you pass, with a posted copy available.

Careers With Young People: Course Overview

Five modules, five different sides of the job. Healthy eating comes first, because mealtimes take up more of the day than people expect. Next comes safety, then teamwork, then equality of opportunity. Play activities close things out.

This is CPD, so it carries no Ofqual regulation and no credits towards a childcare degree. Settings still ask for Level 2 or Level 3 when they count staff towards ratios.

What You Will Learn From The Level 1 Award In Working With Children

Each module leaves you with something usable:

Coax children past the same three foods they always want.
Plan snacks and meals that suit small appetites.
Set up a space where children can explore safely.
Reduce everyday risks without smothering children.
Work alongside colleagues in a busy, noisy setting.
Support equality of opportunity for every child.
Recognise children's rights in ordinary daily practice.
Run play activities matched to a child's stage.

Recommended Renewal

Guidance on safeguarding, allergens and inclusion keeps moving. For example, allergen rules in early years environments have changed considerably. Come back to children's online courses roughly every three years. That means your knowledge stays current while you are busy working.

Entry Requirements

Nothing stands between you and this course except a working device.

Sixteen is the minimum age.
Confident reading and writing in English.
Enough tech skill to open a browser.
Prior study is irrelevant here.

Who Should Take This Working With Children Course?

Our programme is perfectly suited for:

Sports coaches and activity leaders working with young people.
Teaching assistants who want firmer ground under them.
Volunteers at holiday clubs, scouts or church groups.
Parents helping run organised activities for children.
Anyone weighing up careers working with children.

Assessment

Each module has a short quiz. Then, you need 60% to pass. You can try the quizzes as many times as you need.

Career Paths

Common destinations for people who take care awards like this one:

Nursery Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Youth Worker
Play Worker
SEN Support Assistant
Breakfast and After-School Club Staff

Be the Adult Children Remember for the Right Reasons!

Children spend their days around adults who either get it or do not. Our working with children course puts you strongly in the first group. Beyond that, a certificate gives a recruiter something concrete to ask about.

FAQs About Working With Children

What qualifications do you need to work with children?

It depends where you land. Nurseries count Level 2 and Level 3 towards ratios. Youth and play work are looser.

What happens if a child refuses to go to school?

Parents get a call first. Keep missing school and the local authority steps in, sometimes with fines attached.

Can I work with children without a DBS?

No. Regulated activity with children legally requires an enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check.

What jobs can I do that involve working with children?

Nursery work, teaching assistance, youth work, play work, sports coaching, paediatric nursing and social care all qualify.

What is the highest paying job working with children?

Paediatric consultants and educational psychologists sit at the top. Both need years of university study and clinical training.

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

60 min

Quizzes

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

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

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40 min

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Course Certificate

Receive an official certificate upon completion

Includes your name and course title

Downloadable digital copy (PDF)

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How to earn your certificate:

Complete all learning modules
Pass quizzes with at least 60%
Finish the final assessment
Unlock and download your certificate

Student Reviews

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★☆

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

1 year ago

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★☆

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

1 year ago

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

★★★★☆

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

★★★★★

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

10 months ago

Ben Carter

★★★★★

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

1 year ago

Jack Turner

★★★★★

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

1 year ago

Chloe Marsh

★★★★★

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

1 year ago

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★☆

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

1 year ago

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★☆

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

1 year ago

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

★★★★☆

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

★★★★★

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

10 months ago

Ben Carter

★★★★★

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

1 year ago

Jack Turner

★★★★★

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

1 year ago

Level 1 Award in Working With Children