Routes into the early years sector
The early years sector offers rewarding career opportunities supporting babies, children and young people during the most important stages of their development.
Delivered by experienced training providers, our programmes combine practical sector knowledge, employability support and recognised qualifications to help learners prepare for their next step in the industry.
Professional Training Solutions
We offer courses on a range of early years topics, including Early Years Practitioner, children and young people’s mental health, behaviour that challenges, autism, caring for children and young people, and neuroscience in early years.
You can study online at a time that suits you, with support from a dedicated tutor throughout your learning.
These courses can help if you already work in the sector or if you want to start a career working with children and young people.
Level: Level 2
Duration: Varies depending on the qualification and learner needs
Location and style of learning: Flexible online learning, live online sessions and workplace-based assessment where required
Runway Training
Flexible training designed to help learners gain recognised qualifications and develop the practical skills needed to work with babies, children and young people.
Courses support both those looking to enter the sector and those already working in early years who wish to develop their knowledge and qualifications.
Level: Up to Level 2
Duration: Between 1 and 4 weeks - based on your chosen course
Location and style: Classroom-based across the county with online learning options available
Partner: Runway Training
What next?
Successful completion of an early years sector programme can support progression to:
- employment within nurseries, pre-schools and other early years settings
- Skills Bootcamps
- Apprenticeships
- further vocational qualifications
- higher-level early years and childcare programmes
- career development opportunities
Need additional support?
Your training provider can offer advice and guidance before and during your course, including support with planning your next steps in learning, training or employment.
Additional support may also be available to help you access and succeed on your course. Contact the training provider directly to discuss your individual needs.