Childcare & Education
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 |
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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 | Start date | End date | Time |
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Welcome to Care and Education | Abraham Moss Centre | Monday - Thursday | 19/09/2019 | 19/03/2020 | 09:30am -12:00pm |