What other childcare career options are there? Many people that are thinking of embarking on a career in childcare first think about working in a nursery, however there are other options to consider. Nanny A nanny is someone who looks after a child in the family’s house. Some nannies have
Using grandparents for childcare is parents only other option As childcare costs are rising it is causing parents the stress of what to do for childcare. Many grandparents today are still working however there has been an increase of grandparents reducing their hours to look after the grandchildren. Over the
Would you like to work in a Pre-school What is a pre-school? Some people associate a Pre-School with a playgroup, in today’s society the word Pre-school is more commonly known rather than the word playgroup. A Pre-school provides children from 2 to 5 years with early year’s education and vast
Thinking of a career in childcare The Early Years Team at Dorest County Council are putting together an exhibition to help those who are thinking of a career in Childcare. It will also provide already training practitioners with ideas of how they can progress their careers. The event is free
Are you thinking of starting a career in childcare? Starting a career in childcare can be very daunting, especially if this is your first career move. Follow our simple steps to help you on your way. Searching for a childcare job When searching for your ideal childcare job ensure you
How to create an engaging song time for children Have you ever wondered why children begin to start fidgeting during song time or lose attention quite quickly? Yes there age may be a contributing factor but why not use props to engage them. Using a wide range of props and
Thinking of studying the Early Years Foundation Degree (FDA) The Early Years Foundation Degree course is about recognising practitioners own experiences and knowledge. It is a great pathway route into gaining a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. There are other possible routes such as the Early Years Teacher Status (0-5),
Are you thinking of studying for a Montessori Early Years Educator Qualification? The Montessori Early Years Educator qualification is developed by Montessori Centre International. It is recognised on the national qualifications framework. The course will be offered alongside a level 4 qualification. It can be studied part time or full time.
Level 3 Childcare Courses available to study With the introduction of the new Early Years Educator qualifications, the awarding bodies City & Guilds and CACHE have developed new childcare courses for all those wanting to train at Level 3. The new entry requirements for Early Years Educators courses are minimum grade C
Are you looking for more information on a Level 2 Childcare qualification? The CACHE Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care (QCF) course will enable students to gain a level 2 in childcare qualification. What does the qualification cover? By completing this course it will provide