Our early years and childcare courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully-trained childcare professional. Led by a team of experts, our comprehensive training will prepare you to work as part of a team in this highly-regulated field. You will learn about child development, early years education, and how to create a safe and nurturing environment for young learners. You’ll also develop your problem-solving and record-keeping skills.
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Career options
• Nanny
• Primary School Teacher
• Play Therapist
• Early Years Practitioner
Our on-campus nursery and employer connections prove the perfect place to experience the real-world environment of early childhood education and learn the skills you need to become a licensed practitioner. With a diverse teaching team with a wealth of industry experience, you'll be guided and supported every step of the way.
In the classroom, our new infant simulators are the perfect way for you to practice caring for babies and infants, alongside a wealth of other resources used when working with children.
Our on-campus nursery and employer connections prove the perfect place to experience the real-world environment of early childhood education and learn the skills you need to become a licensed practitioner. With a diverse teaching team with a wealth of industry experience, you'll be guided and supported every step of the way.
In the classroom, our new infant simulators are the perfect way for you to practice caring for babies and infants, alongside a wealth of other resources used when working with children.
Industry Links
• Chance to work with local schools, nurseries and special needs settings
• Guest workshops from world famous nannies of Norland College, Bath
• In 2016/17 students visited Budapest, Hungary for a residential trip
• Trip to Alencon to attend the annual Health, Social Care and Childcare Conference in Paris
• Guest speakers from Camp America, Family Support Workers, Child Protection Officers, Play Specialists and Nursery Managers
Student Success
BCoT childcare students progressed to a number of universities including:
Bath Spa University, Education
Norland College, Early Years Development and Learning
University of Portsmouth, Childhood and Youth Studies
University of Reading, Children’s Development and Learning
University of Southampton, Child Nursing
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