Programme leader

Childcare, play work and care courses offer an opportunity to join an expanding industry, where the work is both flexible and fulfilling. We offer a range of nationally recognised qualifications and work closely with the early years team, many nurseries and other childcare settings in the borough.

It may be possible to pay course fees by regular installments throughout your course, instead of paying the full amount at the start. Please ask about installment plans when you enrol.

Further education/qualification classes
Courses with a blue band are accredited and are aimed at those who would like to work towards a nationally recognised qualification. The exam fee is included in the course fee for all qualification courses.

Courses leading to a qualification will require an interview before you can enrol.

Concessions
If you are entitled to a concessionary fee and join any accredited course, you will receive a £20 discount for every additional accredited course you join.

To help pay for course fees and materials, it may be possible to apply for the Learner Support Fund.

Levels and progession

Entry Level 3 - if you need extra help with written English.

Foundation Level 1 - if you already have a written English qualification at entry 3.

Full level 2 - to enable people to gain employment in a supervised role.

Certificate Level 3 - for those seeking employment who have a level 2 award in childcare.

NVQ Level 3 - for people working in face to face roles with children in a supervisory role or unsupervised.

First Aid
For information on First Aid courses please email alison.frosdick@lbhf.gov.uk

You may also like to note that we offer First Aid Training for Babies & Children and the CIEH level 2 Certificate in Food Safety Awareness (see food studies section) both of which will enhance your future employment.