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.
Do you have a passion for early years education and helping children reach their full potential? Early years practitioners play a vital role in supporting the social and physical development of children during the crucial early years of their life. This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to help prepare children for their future.
You will learn the role and responsibilites of the early years practitioner including key procedures, professional development and reflective practice. You will also study care routines, equality and welfare, the benefits of play and much more. As well as your time in College you will learn practical skills on the job by completing 250 hours of work experience in an early years setting.
Upon successful completion of the course and, you could progress directly onto the Level 3 T Level in Education & Childcare.
This Level 2 course can also help you gain employment in roles such as
nursery practitioner, classroom assistant or pre-school
practitioner.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
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.
There is funding available for eligible students.
Do I pay this fee?
Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.
Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.
Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.
Classroom Vocational Programme
Thinking about joining us on Campus this year?
Great news — there’s still time! We’re still accepting applications for our 2025/26 courses.
Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!
Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk
Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)
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.