You'll learn how the early years workforce supports children to learn, play and develop, and an annual overseas trip will give you an insight into how the sector operates in different countries. You'll explore key developmental milestones and how you can encourage children to reach them, and practice designing and facilitating creative activities with children. You'll benefit from our close links with local employers to gain real experience on work placements, putting theory to practice and building your confidence along the way. Our courses run from level 1 through to a BSc top-up in Early Childhood Studies. Whatever level you're working at, you'll benefit from our expert lecturers, unique support systems and small study groups to reach your potential.
Early Years
View our range of coursesHave you always wanted to work with children? Or perhaps you want to develop your skills as an early years practitioner and move into a management position. Our early years courses are taught by experienced professionals, giving you the skills and knowledge to thrive in this rewarding sector.
Whether you choose a full-time course or an apprenticeship, you'll be taught by subject specialists with years of working in the sector.
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Apprenticeships
Children's Play, Learning & Development (Level 3)
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Chippenham,
Trowbridge,
Salisbury
Children's Play, Learning and Development (Level 2)
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Chippenham,
Trowbridge,
Salisbury
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
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Distance Learning DIST
NVQ Diploma in Playwork (Level 3)
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NCFE/CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
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Flexible
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
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Distance Learning DIST
NCFE/CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Advanced Practitioner) Year 1
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Distance Learning DIST
NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
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Flexible
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Mental Health
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Distance Learning DIST
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
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Flexible
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
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Flexible
NCFE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings (SENCO) (1)
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Trowbridge,
Salisbury
NCFE/CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Early Years Management) Year 2
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Flexible,
Distance Learning DIST
NCFE/CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (QCF)
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Flexible
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Children & Young People's Workforce - Early Years Management
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Flexible
Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years (full-time)
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Trowbridge
Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years (part-time)
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Trowbridge
BA (Hons) (top-up) Early Childhood Studies (part-time)
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Trowbridge
BA (Hons) (top-up) Early Childhood Studies (full-time)
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Trowbridge
Advanced Apprenticeship Playwork (Level 3)
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Trowbridge
Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship (Level 5)
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Flexible
Advanced Apprenticeship for the Early Years Educator (Level 3)
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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children & Young Peoples' Workforce (Level 2)
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Intermediate Apprenticeship Playwork (Level 2)
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Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 4)
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Flexible
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