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Early Years – Level 1

Level 1 Diploma

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Availability & Details

Early Years - Level 1 Diploma SFY-EAYE1D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (1 year)

Examination board
NCFE

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Overview

This inspirational introductory programme is for anyone interested in launching a successful career in the early years sector. You will gain insight into working with children, the physical and emotional care needs of children, healthy eating and keeping children safe.

Four GCSEs grade 2 and above including either Mathematics or English. As you will be working with children, you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

On this course you will study: • Physical and emotional care needs of children • Physical activities• Healthy eating• Keeping children safe The course programme also looks to support and enhance employability skills. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience in early years settings.

The course includes a mixture of written and practical work including group discussion, individual and group research and tutorials.

Academic work is assessed through an ongoing assignment-based format that includes group discussions, individual and group research, group activities and tutorials.


My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student