Loughborough College has been showcasing its successful early years learning at a major national industry event.
The Caring Services work related learning team were given the opportunity to highlight more than 40 College courses available to
practitioners working in the sector to boost their professional development at the 2018 Childcare Expo at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
“This was a fantastic event and it was great to share our range of courses with early years practitioners - from childminders, to nursery managers and teachers – and to see how excited they were about what we offer,” said Sarah Hall, Caring Services work related learning coordinator at Loughborough College.
“Our 24 free distance learning courses cover a range of subjects including common childhood illnesses, specific learning difficulties, mental health problems, autism, diabetes, safeguarding and prevent, team leading and customer service. In addition, we have 17 different options for qualifications in Early Years Education and at Advanced Practitioner level which are funded via an advanced learning loan.
“One of our lecturers, and award-winning author, Gaynor Rice also joined us to run a workshop with Anne Gladstone on the transition from nursery to preschool.
“Our apprentice administrator Sophia Clever helped organise the event and joined us and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring the latest ideas and resources at the Expo, which will enhance our work with learners.
“The programmes at Loughborough College are going from strength to strength with us now working with more than 800 learners in their workplaces - and seeing the interest we generated at the Expo, we’re all really looking forward to building on that and helping even more practitioners deliver outstanding childcare.”
Pictured: Loughborough College showcases its successful early years learning at the Childcare Expo (from left) Sophie Allen , Lisa Hardy, Tracey Brown, Jenny Dryden and Sarah Hall