Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings Award Level 1
This course will develop your knowledge and awareness of health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings. You will also gain an understanding of fundamental topics such as communication, principles and values, safeguarding, and equality and inclusion.
This course is six weeks in duration and has a blended delivery with three face-to-face teaching sessions on alternate weeks, with assessment booklets to complete to achieve the qualification.
If you are aged 16+ and live in or support residents in the TQ1 to TQ5 Torbay Council postcode area, then you may be eligible to have this course funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). If you do not meet this criteria, you may still be eligible for funding. Any questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact the Helpzone Team on [email protected].
This course will be fully subsidised for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with an exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship – please click here for more information.
Any questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact the Helpzone Team on [email protected].
Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
- Be proficient in reading and writing English
The range of service provision and roles
Principles and values in settings
Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion
Introductory awareness of health and safety
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £54.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
“I really enjoyed studying Health and Social Care. You're treated as an adult at the College and the tutors get to know you on a personal level, they are really supportive and their knowledge is invaluable. I felt as though I grew as a person during my time there, which is so important."Caitlyn Crofts
