To work in this expanding field, you will need to gain a wide range of skills, experience and knowledge to understand how children develop and grow.
Our courses provide you with the essentials of caring for young children as well as how to organise play and learning activities. They combine hands-on activities and encourage you to think about how to put your own learning into practice and work as a team.
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Our students benefit from practical training and a wide network of work placements in nurseries, schools and other children's centres.Earning potential
Once you’re qualification, you can expect a starting salary of £23,727.Future opportunities
Upon successful completion of your course, you could enter employment, or progress onto a foundation degree in early years studies or supporting teaching and learning in schools.Careers in this industry can include: early years practitioner, early years teacher
(after university-level study), primary school teacher (after university-level study), teaching assistant, breakfast/after school club leader, nanny, childminder, children’s representative at holiday resorts and much more.
Course features
- Bursaries available for eligible learners
- Links with employers and industry work experience a key part of our courses
- Great opportunities to be placed in reputable organisations
For more information on Childcare courses, please click on the links below.
Course | Suitable for | Categories |
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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF): Level 2 | Adults (Part-time) | CACHE |
Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF): Level 3 | Adults (Part-time) | CACHE |
Diploma in Early Years Practitioner (NCFE CACHE) Level 2 | 16-18 (Full-time), Adults | CACHE |
Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care & CYP (NCFE CACHE) LEVEL 1 | 16-18 (Full-time), Adults | CACHE |
Entry 3 Certificate in Caring for Children | Adults (Part-time) | F.E. Courses |
Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools | Adults (Part-time) | F.E. Courses |
T Level in Education and Childcare | 16-18 | T Level |