Childcare & Early Years Education

Our specialist Childcare & Early Education programmes from Level 1 to Level 5 will give you a real and practical experience working with children and can lead to a wide range of careers in health, care and early education.

You will be taught and supported by experienced professionals with knowledge of working within Childcare and will receive valuable work experience with local employers, developing the skills and knowledge needed to become successful in your career.

Careers in Childcare and Early Education are thriving and the Cambridgeshire area has a growing need for well-qualified staff day nurseries and primary schools. Students on our Early Years Education courses undertake valuable work experience in nursery settings, pre-schools and primary schools throughout the year.

Past students have gone on to study for a degree in law, criminology, social work, adult and children’s nursing, teaching and occupational therapy at universities including ARU, Birmingham City and Cardiff. Apprenticeships in the health service and children’s nurseries are also a popular choice.

If you’re already working in the industry and would like to update your qualifications, we also offer part-time Early Years training courses, from Level 2 right through to Foundation Degree. You may qualify for free tuition or help with any costs. For more information, please use the course search.

Great reasons to choose Childcare & Early Education at CRC

• Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
• Substantial work experience through industry placements
• Level 3 Early Years students gain a licence to practice and Early Years Educator status
• Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in the sector
• Great job opportunities through fantastic employer links