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.
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.
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Our adult Early Years and Education courses are designed to fit around your life, with flexible study options including daytime and evening classes. Whether you are looking to reskill for a new career, return to education, or progress further in your current role, our courses can help you take the next step with confidence.
You will learn in a supportive environment with experienced tutors and practical learning that prepares you for working with children and young people. Funding may also be available for eligible students, helping make your next step more accessible and affordable.
Our Early Years and Education courses give you the opportunity to build the skills and confidence needed for a career working with children and young people. You could progress into roles within nurseries, schools, childcare settings, or support services, including positions such as teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, learning support assistant, early years educator, childcare worker, pastoral support worker, or classroom support assistant, while gaining practical experience to help prepare you for your future career.
Progression to the next level programme or join an Apprenticeship.
Progression to the next level programme or join an Apprenticeship.
Children and young people’s workforce or supporting teaching and learning in schools
Nursery assistant, play worker
As an early years educator
Teaching assistant, nanny, nursery assistant, pre-school worker, after school club assistant, room leader
such as primary teaching, child psychology or early years
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.
