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Beginning a new journey in early years education as an adult can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you study in a place that truly understands the importance of those early stages. At Cheshire College, you’ll learn from tutors with real experience who can show you what thoughtful, high quality early years practice looks like in today’s settings.
As you develop your knowledge, you’ll explore how children grow from birth to Key Stage 1 and discover how supportive environments and well planned activities can shape their learning. We focus on helping you grow your confidence as well as your understanding, so you feel ready for the responsibilities of the role.
Our connection with the Starting Point Day Nursery at the Crewe Campus, an Ofsted rated Outstanding provision, means your learning is rooted in genuine, up to date practice. This insight helps you see what excellent early years education looks like and how it can be achieved.
If you’re thinking about entering the Early Years and Education world, choosing where to study is a big step, and we’re really proud to be a place where adults feel supported, welcomed and encouraged from day one.
Our close connection with the Starting Point Day Nursery at the Crewe Campus, an Ofsted rated Outstanding provision, means your studies are shaped by real examples of excellent early years education. Observing how a high quality setting supports children’s learning and wellbeing gives you a clearer sense of the approaches and environments that make a difference. This understanding enriches your learning and helps you recognise what strong early years practice looks like in everyday settings.
When you study with us, you’re joining a friendly community where our tutors take the time to understand your goals and give you the confidence to reach them. You won’t be rushed or pressured. If you are a working adult, our part-time courses will help you manage your time and let you stay in employment whilst learning to progress your career.
Early years and education is a strong choice for adults who want to play a positive part in a child’s earliest experiences. These first moments of learning shape how children grow, interact and make sense of the world, and studying this subject helps you understand how to guide them with care and confidence.
It’s a pathway that suits people who enjoy supporting others and want a career that feels meaningful. You’ll explore how young children develop their skills, how they respond to different environments and how your role can encourage their curiosity and wellbeing. Early years and education offers a fulfilling direction with room to build a career that reflects your strengths and aspirations.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
