Childcare and early years education

Childcare and early years education full-time courses

• Principles in Childcare and Education (PCE)
• Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children - Entry Level 3 (NCFE CACHE)
• Diploma in Caring for Children (NCFE CACHE) - Level 1
• Certificate in working with children in early years and primary settings (NCFE CACHE) - Level 2
• Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (NCFE CACHE) - Level 3
• Foundation Degree Arts Children and Young People 0-25 (Early Years Pathway)
• Foundation Degree Arts Children and Young People 0-25 (Early Years with Practitioner Status Pathway)
• Foundation Degree Arts Children and Young People 0-25 (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Pathway)
• Foundation Degree Arts Children and Young People 0-25 (Teaching Assistant Pathway)

Why choose early years and education at West Notts?

Tutors with industry experience

As an early years and education student you’ll be taught by experienced staff who are happy to share a wealth of practical knowledge with students, ensuring our students are fully-equipped to deal with almost anything!

Get crafty and creative!

Lessons in childcare or education aren’t all work and no play. Students are encouraged to develop creative activities and learning games to support the development of young children within a nursery setting.

Work placements

The best way to study early years and education is in a practical environment. Alongside theory lessons, our students benefit from work placements within childcare and education settings – helping them learn the skills you just won’t get from textbooks.

Search the #madeatwestnotts hashtag on Instagram to see what our students get up to at college.

Search the #madeatwestnotts hashtag on Instagram to see what our students get up to at college.

Childcare and early years students are invited to take up placements in local childcare and educational settings - giving them the skills you won't get from textbooks!

Practical experiences will help childcare and early years students to build confidence and skills ready for employment.

To inspire creative young minds, childcare and early years students are encouraged to develop games as part of the course.

Students work towards qualifications to help them achieve their career goals including childminder, nursery nurse, teacher and more.

Students learn from the best, working alongside experienced staff who are happy to share a wealth of experience and tips in looking after children and young people.