Childcare and Education
What you'll learn
Gain knowledge, skills and understanding about how to care for and support children’s development in early years or educational settings.
- Individual support in a friendly atmosphere.
- Get a nationally recognised qualification.
- Help you develop a professional career.
- Vocational placement training.
Courses are available at all our main Adult Learning Centres, with start dates throughout the year.
Before you begin a course, we carefully assess your skills at a ‘Welcome session‘ to make sure you join a course at the right level for you. To book a place on a Welcome session navigate to the Welcome session dates and contact the relevant centre.
Available Childcare Courses
| Course Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Making Career Choices in Care and Education | Not sure exactly what area you want to work in? Find out more about working in the care and education sectors. | 15 Hours |
| Preparing to Work in Schools (Level 1 Award) | Develop the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in their schools. | 10 Weeks |
| Working in Early Years Settings (Level 1 Award) | Develop a basic knowledge of childcare in early years settings. | 11 Weeks |
| Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2 Certificate) | Learn about children's and young peoples's development, and develop skills and knowledge to support those with disabilities or special educational needs. | 36 Weeks |
| Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties (Level 2 Award) | Develop skills and knowledge to work or volunteer with individuals with learning disabilities. | 18 Weeks |
| Support Work in Schools and Colleges (Level 2 Award) | Develop the skills and knowledge to work or volunteer in a school or college setting. | 18 Weeks |
| Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (Level 1 Award) | Enhance learning and professional development around safeguarding in the workplace. | 6 Weeks |
Childcare Welcome Sessions
| Course Title | Venue | Day | Time | Centre Postcode | Centre Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Care and Education | The Avenue Library | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M9 6HW | 0161 234 5080 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Abraham Moss Centre | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M8 5UF | 0161 219 6735 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Newton House Centre | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M40 1NY | 0161 254 7706 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Longsight Library and Learning Centre | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M12 4NE | 0161 227 3706 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Greenheys Centre | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M14 4HZ | 0161 254 7314 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Forum Learning | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M22 7HH | 0161 935 4080 |
| Welcome to Care and Education | Withington Centre | Monday-Friday | 09:30am-12:00pm | M20 3ED | 0161 234 5687 |
