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.You can applyregister online or come to 1st Steps Learning Centre, 2nd Floor, Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent. N5 1PF for registration and initial assessment on Mondays (during school term) at 1pm.

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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: FFWAUFS2609

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-15:00
where: First 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: FFWAUFS2610

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-15:00
where: First Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Level 2 Early Years Practitioners

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.

course code: FFWAYFS2615

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 33 weeks
Times: Thursday 09:30-15:00
where: First 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: FFWAUFS2617

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:00 Friday 14:00-16:30
where: First Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free