Our free Introduction to Babysitting course offers teenagers and young adults an accessible introduction to childcare and early years education.

Created by Norland and hosted on FutureLearn, it covers children’s physical and emotional needs, managing behaviour using emotion coaching techniques and effective communication with parents.

The course is open to learners aged 13 and over, who receive a certificate of completion when they successfully complete it.

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com