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Early Years

Please view our range of courses below then apply or enrol...

People with early years qualifications are always in demand and the government requires that those working in this sector – including before and after-school care – have accredited, up-to-date qualifications.

 

If you have no prior experience, start with a bite-sized 'Find Out About' course and then progress through the levels. Alternatively, if you want to upskill, start with a Level 3.  

 

We also offer specialist courses throughout the year, such as Emergency Paediatric First Aid.

 

Introduction to the Role of a Childminder (Free course)

This course will be delivered online. To access this course, delegates must register on Moodle. Please email fahad.mohamed@boltoncc.ac.uk if you need assistance when registering online.

NB You must complete this course before you can access the Childminder Pre-Registration Course (£150.00)

Thinking of studying a Level 3 or higher course?

Advanced Learner Loans* can help pay for some or all of your fees.

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Hear what our students have to say

    • This course has really benefited our childminding business! We progressed from Level 3 and it’s backed up what we already know with an official qualification and given us new ideas, like exciting activities and new settings. We could even go into management but we’re sticking with our business because it’s doing really well.

      Leanne Smith & Lauren Bottomley – Early Years Advanced Practitioner Level 4

    • I’ve found the theory side of the course really interesting; my youngest child was born during lockdown so I’m seeing the theory in practice. After this, I’d like to do the Leve l3 – I’m doing a weekly two-day placement at a nursery and they’ve already said they’re interested in creating an employment position for me.

      Kerry Grundy – Early Years Practitioner NCFE Diploma Level 2