Childcare and early years education

Childcare and early years education courses

• Principles in Childcare and Education (PCE)
• Award in Caring for Children - Level 1
• NCFE CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Level 2
• NCFE CACHE Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - Licence to Practice - Level 3
• Teaching Assistant in Schools and Colleges - Level 3

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.

What our students say

Beth and Caitlyn praise the support they get from tutors on their childcare course, both in their studies and on work placement. They’ve loved hearing from guest speakers who have visited to share their industry knowledge with students.

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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.

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