Early Years and Childcare Courses

Do you dream of starting a career in childcare?

Working with children and contributing to their early development can be immensely rewarding, but roles are demanding too and carry a lot of responsibility. Do you have a good personality fit for working with children? Are you patient and calm? Are you organised and professional? Are you nurturing and caring? If yes, a career in childcare and education could be for you.

There are plenty of job opportunities available, from roles in education to children’s services. Roles are varied; from supporting pupils in a school, pre-school or nursery environment, to developing action plans to promote a child’s welfare.

Our career-focused courses and programme

Study Programmes

This is the first step for school leavers, aged 16-19. You will work towards a qualification whilst building on employability skills, receive personal and professional development and achieve the level of Maths and English.

Pre-apprenticeship

Our Childcare Pre-apprenticeships are a great way for 16-24 year olds to develop first-hand experience of working with children and young people. You’ll also get essential work preparation training and work on your maths and English if required.

Early Years and Childcare Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are simply jobs with training. You typically receive training to support your career 1 day a week. You get paid, gain a qualification as well as valuable skills and experience. Anyone between the ages of 16-65 can apply to become an apprentice.

Speak to one of our expert advisors to help you with your options

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