Training for a career in child care will give you the essential skills needed to work with young children who are aged 0-8.

Training in child care can open the door for many interesting and varied job prospects. At Ridgemond we will teach you valuable skills such as;

• Growth and development of young children 0-8
• Planning the physical care and emotional needs of young children 0-8
• Communication with children aged 0-3 years
• Supporting babies to play
• Respecting and valuing children
• Healthy living for children and young adults
• Books and story telling
• Musical activities
• Healthy eating
• Team working
• C&G Award in Caring for Children Entry 3
• C&G Certificate in Caring fro Children Level 1
• Personal & Social Development Level 1
• Functional skills in: English, Maths & ICT
• Work Experience and opportunities to progress onto an Apprenticeship or employment
• Employability Skills and CV writing
• Develop a trade as well as your personal and social skills

The course also offers real work experience in one of our three nurseries so you can experience first hand what its like to work with children. There are also opportunities to gain further qualifications through the Ridgemond Apprenticeship Scheme.

Child Care qualifications will mean you can work in nurseries, crèches, as a childminder from home or as a babysitter.

We also will teach you in important life skills that will help you gain employment once you’ve qualified such as interviewing technique, job searching skills and CV writing.

In order to enter you must be 16-18, have an interest in Child Care as a career, and have a good attitude towards learning new skills and working with people.

You must also pass a CRB check.

Interested in this course? Then why not get in touch with Ridgemond to find out more. Courses start throughout the year so it’s never too late. Simply fill in the form below, call or drop us an e mail and we’ll get straight back to you.