Discover how to begin a career in childcare and early years or move up the career ladder in a childcare setting.
Are you interested in a career in childcare? If you have a passion for caring for and teaching small children and providing play activities that enable children to explore and develop, then early years could be the career for you!
Childcare workers enjoy working with children, are nurturing, caring and have a genuine interest in each individual child’s well-being, development and play. They take a pride in children’s achievements and encourage them to flourish and grow.
Use our resources to find out more about careers in childcare and early years:
- Employer support for nursery apprentices and placements
- Your guide to a career in childcare and early years
- Your guide to becoming a nursery manager
- Life as a nursery & early years apprentice
More useful resources:
- Government Qualifications checker tool
- Free online childcare community with a wealth of resources
- The’Getting it right in the Early Years Foundation Stage: A review of the evidence’ report is useful for providing an academic thread for your study if you are studying a foundation level degree or degree.