The adult course prepares you to become Early Years Educators, enabling you to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that you will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

You will study a range of topics around three themes:

  • Theme 1: Health and well-being
  • Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
  • Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness
You must achieve:
  • 23 mandatory units
  • Guided learning of 486 hours
  • Total qualification time of 610 hours

You’ll learn from industry-experienced and well-qualified tutors who have spent many years in the Childcare and Education sector, and have specialist qualifications and knowledge to bring to their teaching.

You can participate in regular work placements to boost your skills, take part in cross-cross college events, and hear from a range of guest speakers from children’s services, day nurseries, primary schools, special schools and children’s centres

You’ll be able to benefit from our links with Childcare and Education employers including nurseries, primary schools, day care, children’s centres, childminders, and special schools.

  • To become an Early Years Educator, you must have a GCSE at grade 4 in English and Maths or Functional Skills at level 2.
  • A clear Disclosure and Barring (DBS) certificate

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.

  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies

  • 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
  • Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify here.
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01909 504500.

You may be required to purchase a relevant workbook to support your studies.

“I enjoy coming into College, because I can socialise with my friends and learn about the key skills that I’ll need for a career in Education and Childcare.”

Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones Level 2 Education and Childcare Services
Please note

We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.