Courses

Children and Teaching Assistants

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Working with small children is a big deal. It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life. Courses start in September, please check our website for updated information or attend the Open Day on Saturday 21st June

Childcare Level 2

In this beginners course learn the skills needed to prepare you for working in childcare providing a good foundation for moving to the next level qualification.

course code: 25P101

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 08 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Mon 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £661.00 - this includes exam fee £86.00 and the tuition fee £575.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2

This course will provide you with a licence to practice as you will learn the skills needed to work in childcare, it will provide you with a good foundation for moving to level three. You will need a two day placement to take part in this course.

course code: 25P102

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 11 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 37 weeks
Times: Thu 09:00-12:00
where: Low Hill Nursery Google map
fees: total fee for this course £1,814.00 - this includes exam fee £120.00 and the tuition fee £1,694.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

This course is ideal for experienced childcare assistants who want to take responsibility for leading childcare provision. You will need to be working in childcare or have a two day placement to take part in this course. Many students get this course free.

course code: 25P103

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 09 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 37 weeks
Times: Tue 17:00-21:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £3,921.00 - this includes exam fee £150.00 and the tuition fee £3,771.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Prepare To Work In A School Level 1

Learn the skills needed to work as a Teaching Assistant in a school. Try this short course before embarking on a yearlong level 2 course. Learn the skills to become a Parent Ambassador, addressing the needs of families with low level English skills to communicate effectively with schools thereby imp

course code: 25P200

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 08 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 19 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £315.00 - this includes exam fee £55.00 and the tuition fee £260.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Preparing to Work in Childcare Level 1

In this beginners course learn the skills needed to prepare you for working in childcare providing a good foundation for moving to the next level qualification.

course code: 25P100

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 33 weeks
Times: Wed 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £601.00 - this includes exam fee £58.00 and the tuition fee £543.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Specialist Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3

Learn the skills needed to support in a school or early years setting. You will need a placement for 2 days of the week or be working in an appropriate setting to take part in this course.

course code: 25P203

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 08 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Mon 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £2,836.00 - this includes exam fee £156.00 and the tuition fee £2,680.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Learn the skills needed to work as a Teaching Assistant in a school. You will need a placement to take part in this course.

course code: 25P202

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 10 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 35 weeks
Times: Wed 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £1,708.00 - this includes exam fee £113.00 and the tuition fee £1,595.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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