Childcare and early years practitioner careers
This is a vitally important sector which needs staff at all levels to provide the quality care and education that all children deserve.
There are many different job roles and opportunities for training and progression. It is a career that you can be proud of, and you can really make a difference!
A career in early education and childcare will help you support children as they learn, develop and prepare for school, and beyond. It is rewarding, full of variety and offers advancement and different career paths as you grow in experience and confidence.
There is also the option of becoming a registered childminder in Hampshire. You can combine working with learning in these roles through apprenticeships.
Working in a Nursery
or a Pre-School
Nurseries provide full day care, early years education and play for children aged between 0-5 years. Pre-Schools provide early years education, care, and play for young children aged from 2 to 5 years.
Working in an Out of School Club - Wraparound Childcare
Schools and other organisations can offer extended school childcare provision and operate breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday play schemes for children aged up to 14 years.
Read more about working in an out of school club - wraparound childcare
Working as a
volunteer
Voluntary work is often the best way to start a career as it allows you to get a feel for the work before you start; you will find out whether you would enjoy that kind of work or not.
Becoming an
Early Years Teacher
Become a specialist in early childhood and prepare yourself for diverse and exciting career opportunities. The first five years of life are pivotal in a
child’s development.
Qualifications and training in the childcare and early years sector
For a rewarding, challenging, flexible and progressive career… choose childcare.
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and early years qualifications
Find out what qualifications allow you to work in a childcare or early years setting
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qualification training
Guide to recognised qualification levels to work in the childcare and early years sector.
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