This qualification will develop your knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the health, social care and children’s and young people’s sectors combining health and early years. The course covers the roles played by workers, including principles and values, health and safety, and working with others. You will learn essential transferable skills such as good communication, and develop a real understanding of the health and social care sector thanks to our links with local providers. The course includes understanding the principles and values in health & social care, service provision and roles, awareness of protection and safeguarding; and an introduction to communication. You can also take functional skills maths and English alongside this foundation level course, and if you complete it successfully, you can progress on to level 2 Health and Social Care or Childcare.