Childcare Courses

You’re about to take your first step towards a career in Childcare

Working with children is a very rewarding experience. Knowing that you’ve made a positive difference to a child’s life, no matter how big or small, provides a great deal of job satisfaction.

Childcare provides a vital lifeline to many parents who can’t rely on family help to look after children whilst they’re at work.

The industry contributes a large amount to the UK economy. The market size, measured by revenue, of the day care industry is £2.4bn in 2021. Figures regarding the private childcare industry are not forthcoming, but there is no shortage of job opportunities up and down the UK.

How to get into the Childcare industry

A qualification in childcare stands you in good stead in any or all the following professions:

• Youth Worker
• Playground Supervisor
• Nursery Manager
• Primary School Teacher
• Creche Assistant
• Pre-school Worker
• Practitioner in Day Nursery
• Nanny
• Childminder

Some prospective childcare workers carry out voluntary work at a local creche or daycentre, prior to seeking full time employment in the role.

Qualifications required

It is essential that the correct qualifications are held by all individuals who are going into early years roles, this means that they must hold a licence to practice – which is something received upon completing the correct qualifications

We provide Ofqual regulated and accredited courses in residential care, early years, social care and for young people. Childcare diplomas are split into three levels:

• Level 2 – Those only just joining the industry
• Level 3 – Experienced childcare workers
• Level 5 – Management positions

Almost all roles within the childcare industry, especially those dealing with vulnerable children or those in care, require an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that NVQ, QCF and RQF are all equivalent terms.

Methods of study

To keep step with modern learning trends, we are one of the only Childcare skills providers to deliver our courses 100% remotely.

 

You can work towards a career in Childcare from the comfort of your own home, or even alongside your current career.

 

All of our courses are delivered by Ofqual accredited tutors that tailor the delivery of the material to each learner’s need.

 

Take a look at what we offer below. If you don’t find what you need, get in touch so we can point you in the right direction.

 

 

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