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If you are passionate about working with children, our childcare courses can provide you with the specialist training and hands-on experience required for a successful career within this sector. To be a success in the childcare industry it is essential that you have a professional qualification within your portfolio of qualifications – this shows employers that you have the skills and confidence to deal with a whole range of situations that you may encounter when working with children.

We are one of the first college’s to offer the new T level in Education and Childcare.

The new level 3 childcare course is now the T-level in Childcare and Education, using the Early Years Pathway.  This is suitable for anyone wanting to work with children from birth to 16 years of age. It opens doors into careers such as nursery nurse, specialist play work, special needs assistant and holiday firms as children’s representatives. The qualification also comes with UCAS points making it suitable for those wanting to go to university for Primary Education courses.

Find out more about T levels.

Who are Leicester College's childcare and education courses for?

We offer a range of full and part-time courses. All learners, on successful completion of a childcare course, will achieve a professional qualification that will enable them to progress into employment, higher education, or further training.

Our courses range from entry level through to level 5. The courses include elements of caring for children and young people and working with children in different settings. We have specialist support courses which are aimed at learners who want to become a teaching assistant in a school environment. We also have work-based qualifications that include units of child development, child health, how to observe children and more. Our level 5 course is the Foundation Degree in Children, Families and Community Health. This exciting course combines both work placement and study to help develop learners’ personal and study skills.

If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the childcare industry.

Further Information

We have close links with a number of local childcare organisations, allowing you to put into practice the skills you have learnt on your course. This experience looks great on your CV too. Alternatively, there may be an opportunity to work in one of our own nurseries on campus, which have both been graded as Outstanding by Ofsted inspections.

All learners enrolled on Childcare courses must have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, have good attendance records and be able to provide positive references.

Cara Bennett

Cara Bennett

Children, Families and Community Health Certificate of Higher Education

Cara was pregnant in her final year and still managed to complete her course with six distinctions and three merits.
She won the Chair of Governor’s Award for Student Engagement – it is an award given to a student who has played an active role in the Colleges HE community. Cara won this award for all the work she did with the HE office, her Student Ambassador role within the Student Union.

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Childcare Diploma level 2 – C3067

Course Code: C3067

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Kickstart a career in childcare with our introductory course aimed at people with little or no experience. You will be introduced to various topics that are very important within this sector, as well as the types of roles available. With work experience as part of this course, you can progress onto further education or employment.

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Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children Diploma level 1 – C3061

Course Code: C3061

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Take the first steps with us into the childcare and health sector with this course. You will study a range of modules introducing you to this industry, as well as improving your English and maths. You will explore the different jobs within the caring professions and develop both your personal and social skills.

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T Level – Education and Childcare – Early Years Childcare Specialism – C7266

Course Code: C7266

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 2 years
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Kids, sprogs, littluns, kiddiewinks, rugrats, whatever you call them, they make you smile. Their endless curiosity, their glorious everything cuddles, their boundless joy. A career in childcare and early years education fills every day with learning and wonder, adventure and discovery – for you and for them.

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Support in Teaching and Learning Diploma level 3 – C3142

Course Code: C3142

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 12 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Working with children is a rewarding job and for those wanting to work in education, this is the perfect course for you. This teaching assistant diploma is a nationally recognised qualification with modules to support your career goals of working in a school/college environment.

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Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 3 – C0483

Course Code: C0483

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 14 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Children's development can have a direct impact on their life as an adult and this course will help you build the knowledge and skills to support their growth. Split into two pathways of social care and learning and development, you will support children from birth up to adulthood in a wide range of areas.

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Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People Level 2 Certificate – C7281

Course Code: C7281

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
  • duration Duration 6 weeks
  • map Campus DISTANCE

While studying from home, develop your understanding of when and where bullying occurs, how it can affect children and young people and what you can do to help prevent bullying.

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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6697

Course Code: C6697

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
  • duration Duration 9 weeks
  • map Campus DISTANCE

This course will introduce you to childcare and explore the many factors that influence a child's development and wellbeing. Study this course around your existing commitments and gain a qualification to help kick start your career in childcare.

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Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years Award level 2 – C7932

Course Code: C7932

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
  • duration Duration 6 weeks
  • map Campus DISTANCE

Watching children grow and helping those who have difficulty with their development can be a rewarding experience. This new distance learning course aims to give you an understanding of neuroscience in young children which can support your development in your current job role or kickstart a new pathway for your career.

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Introduction to Safeguarding Children Award level 1 – C1006

Course Code: C1006

Key Information

  • start date Start Date Various
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    6 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 week
  • map Campus City Skills Centre

This is a classroom-based, one day course is offered at regular intervals year-round (50 weeks of the year including non-term times). This accredited qualification is suitable for you if you are 19+ and interested in the legalisation surrounding safeguarding children. This is an ideal opportunity if you are working with children and the qualification is […]

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