Education and Childcare

If you want to develop and shape the next generation in a fun and rewarding job, then a career in Education and Childcare could be the perfect path for you.

With our industry-approved qualifications, you’ll teach, support, and develop children as they progress through the stages of early childhood.

On our courses, you’ll learn through a combination of work placements and classroom sessions. To ensure that you gain the hands-on experience needed in industry, we work with a range of employers, such as:

• Childminders

• Infant schools

• Specialist schools

• Children’s hospitals

• Day nurseries

Whilst you study with us, you’ll learn key skills including communication with children and adults, safeguarding, health and safety, childhood illnesses, play, and learning.

 You’ll also take part in practical activities such as making story sacks, cooking and healthy eating for children, painting, and displays. You will also learn how to change a nappy and wash a baby safely. You’ll have the chance to hear from industry experts in guest sessions and learn more about the variety of careers and settings available in Education and Childcare.

Outside of the classroom, you’ll have the chance to manage fundraising events and take part in inter-college competitions to showcase your skills.

• Child Development 

• Play and Learning 

• Safeguarding 

• Inclusive Strategies 

• Child Health 

• Nutrition 

• Physical Activity for Children 

• Observation and Assessment  

Assessments include: 

• Written 

• Observations in practice 

• Presentations 

• Case Studies 

• Employer Set Projects 

• Controlled Assessments 

• Exams 

• Pressure Tests

You can participate in regular work placements to boost your skills. Take part in cross- college events. 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. As we have an excellent working partnership with these placement providers, many students are employed shortly after leaving college.

Children’s Holiday Rep