The roadmap for careers in the childcare sector is wide and varied with high demand if you are skilled and qualified. There are more than 350,000 people currently employed in early years settings or as childminders in the UK, and this is set grow.
Working with children and young people can be rewarding and fulfilling as you support their early development, provide a solid foundation for their future lives, and support their emotional resilience.
The UK government is investing in a strategy to develop a world-class early years’ workforce to support the development of children and young people. Gaining higher level qualifications could see you following fulfilling careers in early years’ settings or with the NHS, working in youth justice and community development, or moving into management and policy roles.
Our higher-level courses are flexible to fit around your busy life and can be studied part-time. Start with a foundation degree and you can top-up to a BA honours degree. You will gain a broad base of knowledge and could also specialise in areas such as play or helping young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Early Childhood Education and Care give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for employment, progression within employment or further study.
Level 5 Nuneaton Campus
If you love working with children and want to play a key role in their learning and development, then this course is for you. For children that undergo medical procedures, play is vital to them to help them make sense about what will happen to them.
Level 5 Nuneaton Campus
The course is aimed at professionals working with Children and Young People, who have already qualified to Level 5 and wish to obtain graduate status.
Level 6 Nuneaton Campus
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