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Childcare

If you’re passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive, our childcare courses will give you the skills to build a rewarding career in early years education.

You’ll explore child development, safeguarding and the importance of play through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience. Our strong links with nurseries, schools and early years settings mean you’ll take part in meaningful work placements that prepare you for the real world.

With growing demand for qualified childcare professionals, there’s never been a better time to start your journey in this essential sector.

Childcare Courses

Adult Full and Part Time

  • Caring for Children and Young People CACHE Level 2 - Adults
  • Caring for Children CACHE Level 1 - Adults
  • Childcare Entry Level 3 - Adults (November start)
  • Early Years Practitioner NCFE CACHE Level 2

BTEC

  • Caring for Children and Young People CACHE Level 2
  • Childcare Entry Level 3

T Level

  • Education and Childcare - Assisting Teaching T Level Level 3
  • Education and Childcare - Early Years T Level Level 3

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