What is working in early years all about?
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Working in early years and childcare is a job with impact, where you get to be part of a child’s early education and make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
The early years sector offers a wide range of roles such as working in a nursery, pre-school, or before and after school clubs. Alternatively, you could be your own boss and run your own business as a childminder.
Wherever you work, no two days are ever the same - you’ll be helping children to learn, grow, and discover the world around them. You’ll be a big part of their early education, opening their minds to new ideas every day.
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What do I need to get started?
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You don’t need a qualification to start your career in early years and childcare, but it’s something that nurseries and pre-schools will often look for. Here are different ways you can get qualified:
Early Years Apprenticeships: Start working in early years now and get qualified on the job! You can kickstart your career in early years with a Level 2 or Level 3 early years apprenticeship. Both are suitable for those with no previous experience and are excellent ways to get hands-on training within the early years sector whilst earning a salary.
T Levels: T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished your GCSEs. You can take an ‘Education and Early Years’ T Level which will give you a solid understanding of working in the sector and the Level 3 qualification you need to start work.
Other training and qualification routes: If you want to gain a qualification through a classroom-based course, you can get approved qualifications through a range of training providers. These include Level 2 or Level 3 courses at your local college, as well as early years degrees.
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Hear from current Early Years Educators
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"Watching the children grow and develop as they get older, and seeing how much they progress in their development and communication skills is a real privilege. I enjoy focused activities with the children as I get to witness them having fun and see the new sparks of interest.”
– Liam, Level 3 Early Years Educator
To discover more about what it’s like to work in the sector and to hear from current early years educators working in a variety of different roles, check out the real stories on our website.
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Take the first step of your early years career, today!
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Head to our website to find out more about early years careers where you can find lots more information about the different roles within the sector, explore training and qualification routes, and search for jobs and apprenticeships.
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