Area Introduction
If you want to work with children in an early years or education setting, these courses will help you to get a head start in this rewarding sector.
Whether you want to work in a nursery or Children’s Centre, become a nanny, or maybe a teaching assistant in a school, having a recognised qualification will be essential.
Our courses range from Level 1 to Level 5 (university-level study) so you could progress right through to degree-level with us. You’ll be based in our brand new City Hub and programmes include a mix of classroom learning, practical assessments, visits and placements.
Level 3 courses will lead to early years educator status, which is the ‘gold standard’ for the early years workforce. These courses also contain an extended work placement.
Most courses include work experience, and we have extensive links with local schools and nurseries. You can also study early years courses through an apprenticeship route in the workplace.
After you complete your qualification you could apply for a job in industry or progress to our foundation degrees in early years studies or supporting teaching and learning in schools.
Our Level 2 and 3 students and some Level 1 students will complete a placement in a nursery or a school and in order to do this you will need to have a DBS which shows that you are safe to work with children.
To receive a DBS Certificate, you will need to complete an application (we will help you with this, don’t worry) and you need to provide identification.
You will need two of the following:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Full or provisional driving licence
You will also need to provide us with your proof of address that is on a bank statement or a benefit letter with your name on it.
Please do your best to have the ID ready before you start your course.
Available Courses
Introduction to Caring for Children (Level 1) - Full-time
Course Area:
Early Years and Education
Student Type:
16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time FE course
FdA Early Years Studies Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Part-time
Course Area:
Early Years and Education
Student Type:
Higher Education
Course Type:
Part-time HE course
FdA Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Part-time
Course Area:
Early Years and Education
Student Type:
Higher Education
Course Type:
Part-time HE course
Supporting Teaching and Learning (NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate) - Part-time
Course Area:
Early Years and Education
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time FE course
Supporting Teaching and Learning (NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma) - Part-time
Course Area:
Early Years and Education
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time FE course
Teaching Assistant - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course Area:
Teacher Training
Student Type:
-
Course Type:
Apprenticeship
Careers
Child and Early Years Officers
Earnings
£20,935
Average Earnings
Employment
Pathways
Health, Social and Child Care Services
People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.
Education Assessment and Support Services
People in these occupations administrate activities in educational institutions, assess and inspect quality, plan classes and curriculum, and advise students.
Skills
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.