Early Years Skills Bootcamp

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Early Years Skills Bootcamp

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Early Years Skills Bootcamp

Part Time

Course Overview

Launch your childcare career with a head start!

This Skills Bootcamp dives deep into the fascinating world of early childhood development. You'll gain a strong foundation in the most important aspects, equipping you to nurture young minds.

This program also opens doors to exciting career paths in the childcare industry. Learn about different opportunities and how this Skills Bootcamp can fast-track you into an apprenticeship through the Accelerated Apprenticeship model.

Course Content

Launch your rewarding career in early years education with our Skills Bootcamp! This program equips you with the knowledge and skills employers seek. This will be delivered over 5 weeks, 3 days a week from 9.30am until 2.30pm every day. If you are unable to commit to a daytime Skills Bootcamp, please do consider our evening programme too. This is run over the same 75 Guided Learning Hours but is delivered twice a week in the evening time and is spread out over 15 weeks.

What you'll gain:

Expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
In-depth understanding of child development
Knowledge of promoting equality, diversity, and child-centered care
Paediatric first aid and food safety qualifications
The underpinning knowledge to thrive in the early years sector
Insights from employers about career opportunities
Guaranteed interviews for real job openings

Our commitment to your success:

At Basingstoke College of Technology, we ensure you have the best possible experience. Our expert instructors and industry connections will guide you every step of the way.

Entry Requirement

The Skills Bootcamp is designed for adults aged 19 years of age, or older.
Either be in work, self-employed, recently unemployed or returning to work after a break.
Be a UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years and have the right to work in the UK.

How much does a Skills Bootcamp Cost?

There may be no cost involved if you are unemployed or employed and looking for a career change.

Large employers looking to upskill their staff will contribute 30% of the cost for their staff members and small or medium-sized employers will contribute 10%.

Assessment

You will be required to achieve a pass result for the Food Safety and Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid Test to receive the certificates.

Where does this course lead to

Progress straight into employment or gain a head start on an apprenticeship with a Skills Bootcamp. The Accelerated Apprenticeships model is designed to fast-track learners from this Skills Bootcamp onto a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship.