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Child Care & Early Years Education

Working with children is a big deal. If you’ve a passion for making a difference, helping give children the best start in life, we can get you on track for one of the most rewarding careers ever.   

Our qualifications will prepare you for working with children from birth to five-years-old and you’ll also learn more about children up to seven years.

You’ll develop practical care skills, learn about legislation as well as professional practice, alongside finding out how play impacts on children’s development.  

Why learn with us?

  • We’ll get you work ready on placements in nurseries and primary schools.
  • We’ve strong links with local childcare providers.
  • You’ll hear from guest speakers who are experts working in the child care sector.
  • Enrichment activities will provide you with a balance of study and fun.
  • Our tutors are experienced childcare practitioners with a wealth of sector knowledge.
  • You’ll get involved in charity events to raise cash for causes.

Your future career 

  • Childminder
  • Children’s Holiday Rep
  • Nursery Nurse
  • Pastoral Support
  • SEN Educator
  • Social Worker
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teacher
I Am
16-18
Early Years Diploma
If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have a number of routes for you to follow, including further study at university level. You will need...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 1
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Education - Early Years Education and Childcare T Level
So what are T Levels? They are high quality work focused alternatives to A levels. There is academic study, coupled with practical, industry related skills and 750 hours of industry...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: T level technical qualification
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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Education - Teaching and Education T Level
So what are T Levels? They are high quality work focused alternatives to A levels. There is academic study, coupled with practical, industry related skills and 45 days of industry...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: T level technical qualification
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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I Am an
Adult Learner
Early Years Diploma
If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have a number of routes for you to follow, including further study at university level. You will need...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Early Years Practitioner Diploma
If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have number of routes for you to follow. This course will provide you knowledge, skills and behaviours required...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
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I Am a
University Centre
Learner
Foundation Degree (FdA) Children, Young People and Their Services (HTQ) - awarded by University of Lancashire
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

Whether you're working in early years, education, or care — or want to get started...
Student Type: HE
Qualification: Foundation Degree
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 5
Campus: Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
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BA (Hons) Education (Top-up) - awarded by University of Lancashire
Are you passionate about education and curious about how learning shapes lives, communities and society?

This top-up degree is ideal if you've already completed a relevant foundation degree or Level 5...
Student Type: HE
Qualification: BA
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 6
Campus: Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
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I Am Looking For An
Apprenticeship
Early Years practitioner Apprenticeship
This occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children's centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care...
Student Type: Apprenticeship
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Off Site
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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop...
Student Type: Apprenticeship
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Level 3
Campus: Off Site
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