Courses

Foundations for Work

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Discover your potential and thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you want to develop your personal skills, boost your employability or start a new career, we have the perfect course to help you succeed.

at 1st Steps Learning Centre

L1 Preparing to Work with Children in Schools

Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.

course code: FFWSPFS2517

Availability: This course is full, but you can apply to join the queue for a place if one becomes available on this or a similar course.
Start: 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 09:30-12:30
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Level 1 Working with Children in Nursery and Reception

Start the journey to gain qualifications for working with children under 5. Discover how children learn through play and take part in practical play activities. Learners will achieve a Level 1 Award on successful completion of the course.

course code: FFWSPFS2518

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Level 2 Early Years Practitioners

This level 2 qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. A placement at an appropriate setting will be required as well as year-long classroom study.

course code: FFWAYFS2502

Availability: This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Start: 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 36 weeks
Times: Thu 09:30-15:00
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Plan your Success with our Information Advice and Guidance - one to one

Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044 or email alison.moore@islington.gov.uk

course code: FFWSPFS2526

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 14 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:00 Friday times vary
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free