Childcare, early years and childminding

Overview

We offer a range of courses and opportunities for people interested in working with children and young people either in Early Years settings, schools, or as a childminder.

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified professionals who have a wealth of experience across the children’s and young people’s workforce, and will prepare you for employment or to run your own business.

Courses

We offer:

• Childminding (including Childminding briefing sessions)
• Foundation course working with Children and Adults
• L1 Award in Caring for Children
• L2* Certificate in Introduction to Caring for Children and Young people
• L2* Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
• L2* Diploma for Early Years Practitioners
• L3* Diploma for Early Years Educators

For all courses you will need to attend and information and assessment session.

* To enrol on Level 2 or Level 3 Care diplomas you will need to be working within the sector or have a current workplace. 

Dates and locations

There are multiple options on offer:

• different venues across the borough, as well as online
• course duration from 10 to 31 weeks
• at times to suit you – day, evening and weekends

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk.