Early Years
Course Details
This Early Years Skills Bootcamp is fully funded and linked to paid roles. It’s a chance to get the skills employers are looking for before being introduced to a childcare setting near you.
About The Course
Pathway into Early Years’ is our Skills Bootcamp – a short course designed to help people upskill, find a job, and start earning.
It has been developed in partnership with leading employers and local authorities and, upon completion, offers you a direct route to our fast-track level 3 early years educator apprenticeship. This will save you up to 3 months of learning time and get you into your dream role much faster.
It is designed to be flexible and accessible. Whether you prefer face-to-face learning or blended (face to face/online) study, you’ll gain valuable experience and knowledge to prepare you for this next step.
Plus – it won’t cost you anything, and we’ll even help you with your DBS application!
What you Learn
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Introduction to Jean Piaget theory of development
- The importance of play and creativity
- Employability – Job readiness
- Introduction to safeguarding within an early year setting
- Health and safety within an early year setting and policies that should be present and followed
- What is pedagogy – an introduction of pedagogy in early years
- Trauma-informed practice
- Manual handling
Here’s what you can expect:
Flexible
Learning
Choose between a 6-week full time course, a
9-week part-time course or a 12-week Saturday only programme (limited dates). All courses are a mix of in person and online (blended), due to the nature of what you will learn, there is an element that MUST be in person.
No
Costs
Provided you are 19 or over and meet our eligibility criteria, you have absolutely nothing to pay. Plus – if you progress onto our level 3 apprenticeship, there’s nothing to pay there either.
Accelerate Your
Progress
This Skills Bootcamp offers you a unique, direct
path to our accelerated level 3 apprenticeship, saving you up to 3 months of learning time and helping you start your dream role much faster.
Personalised
Support
Benefit from personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensures you have the necessary resources and assistance to succeed.
Employment
Support
A guaranteed interview and the benefit of a job
preparation support throughout your course ensures you have what you need to be successful in your chosen role.
DBS Application
Support
We will handle the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, helping you focus on learning and accelerate your employment opportunities.
Skills Bootcamps are for?
Skills Bootcamps are designed to support career growth and meet the evolving demands of the job market. They are ideal for enhancing existing skills, transitioning careers, or gaining employment. These bootcamps provide valuable knowledge and experience critical for future job prospects.
Key features include:
- Collaboration with employers to ensure course content meets their needs
- Flexible start dates to accommodate busy lifestyles
- Face-to-face and online courses that help individuals develop essential skills for employment
- Aid for employers in finding candidates to fill skill gaps
- A wide range of sector-specific courses aimed at sustainable employment in England
Learners who:
- Are aged 19 or over as of the 31st of August
- Are employed and supported by their employers. Or those who are self-employed and want to grow their business
- Are unemployed or returning from a break. They want an entry-level job in a new sector
- Are not currently undertaking formal education, including another Skills Bootcamp
- Are employed and want to change careers or progress their careers
Course Requirements:
- To have lived in England for the last three years and have the right to work in the UK. Exceptions may apply.
- A reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop with a camera and mic. They must also access Microsoft Office (support can be provided)
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