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Our Childcare courses are designed to ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to progress in to an apprenticeship, go on to university or work in a range of childcare and education settings. Students learn from passionate and experienced Lecturers taking part in a range of practical and theory-based lessons. Courses are enriched with visits from guest speakers, trips and work experience placements.

Why study Childcare at Loughborough College?

  • Learn from guest speakers and take part in trips and visits
  • Benefit from work experience opportunities in fantastic local childcare organisations and businesses
  • Try out a range of enrichment and sporting activities including volunteering, fundraising, basketball and cheerleading

Why Loughborough?

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of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

90%

of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

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CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
T Level in Education and Early Years
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Health
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Foundation Degree in Children and Young People
Level: 5
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 3 Years
BA (Hons) in Education Studies Top-Up (Part-Time)
Level: 6
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years

Your career in

  • Childcare and Early Years

    If you're passionate about working with children, whether in a caring or an educational capacity, a career in childcare or early years could be perfect.

    Careers

    Nanny
    £15,000 – £26,000

    Looking after both babies and children of school age, duties include teaching basic social skills, dressing, feeding, bathing, play activities, and developing reading and writing skills.

    Early Years Teacher
    £28,000 - £38,810

    Your duties will include supporting the development and education of young children, making sure that they are safe, well cared for, and have opportunities to experience a wide range of stimulating and educational activities.

    Nursery Manager
    £23,000 – £45,000

    You will oversee the running of the nursery, supporting and developing the nursery team, keeping records and building relationships with parents, carers, schools and childcare professionals.

    £45k

    Experienced childcare professionals can earn up to £45k per year.

    Caring services is one of the largest occupational sectors in the UK.

    3.1 million

    There are an estimated 3.1 million Ofsted registered childcare places in England.

    452,100

    England's early years provision is delivered by an estimated 452,100 members of staff.

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