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This Level 1 Caring for Children Certificate is suitable for you if you are considering a career in caring for children. They could also support you with re-engaging with learning and breaking down barriers to...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
20th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
Early Years students
This Level 1 Caring for Children Award/Certificate/Diploma is a one-year full-time course designed for school leavers who are aiming to work in a childcare setting.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is for people who want to work with children or who already work in this area. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 3 Childcare (Early Years Educator) Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are...
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In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with parents, children colleagues and wider multi-agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists. Individuals will undergo all...
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Apprenticeship
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This Foundation Degree is aimed at current practitioners, over the age of 21, who work within early years services in a variety of different settings (for example, in a Nursery or Children’s Centre) and who...
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This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in a...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is a one-year course aimed at learners in placements or working in support roles within primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.  ...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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If you are aged 19 upwards and wish to be qualified to work in a supervisory role in childcare, this Level 3 Early Years Workforce Diploma (Early Years Educator) course could be ideal for you....
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
16th September, 2024
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is for people who want to work with children or who already work in this area. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
27th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This one-year Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is aimed at learners in placements or working in support roles within primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
2nd September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Early Years students
Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
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