Children and Young People’s Careers
Our Children and Young People Careers package is designed for those wishing to or working in the education or care sector with Children and young people. It offers a wide range of courses and qualifications, from entry level to level 5, specific to the sector and the requirements of Skills for Care and Development. Programmes can be accessed by those who are new to working with children and young people or those who wish to develop and progress
Possibilities for your future
There are many different roles and pathways within the Children & Young People’s Services industry, whether you work for someone else or choose to be self-employed. Some of the potential careers on completion of our programmes are…
Type of courses
and Qualifications
We have various funding streams available (subject to eligibility and location). These include Government fully funded, Government and employer funded, Government accessed Loans, Private loans with 0% interest, commercial courses.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is just one way to gain entry when working with children and young people. Apprenticeships allow you to learn and earn at the same time whilst developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in children and young people’s education or care.
Duration
Minimum of 12 months
How is it delivered?
Monthly teaching and learning with sector expert. In the workplace and online
Assessment requirements
Workplace observations
Online portfolio of evidence via independent study
End point assessment
Awards, Certificates and Diplomas
Gain a recognised qualification to support your career working with children and young people. Our professional qualifications are delivered by sector experts covering a wide range of subjects and topics, which will enable you to learn new skills, knowledge and behaviours.
Duration
4 to 18 months
How is it delivered?
Monthly teaching and learning with sector expert. In the workplace and online
Assessment requirements
Workplace observations
Online portfolio of evidence via independent study
Duration
2 hours to 2 days
How is it delivered?
Online or site based with expert trainer
Assessment requirements
Practical Simulation
In session evaluation
Duration
4 to 8 months
How is it delivered?
Online with access to sector expert
Assessment requirements
Online portfolio of evidence via independent study
Interested in a career working with Children & Young people
Not sure which is the right course or qualification for you? Complete the form and let us guide you through the Children and Young People careers package to make sure take the right steps.
Our accreditations
We work with a host of organisation from local government to national funding bodies to address the skills and needs of employers in our sectors. Here are some of the organisations we work with:
The Education & Skills Funding Agency | Skills for Care | Mecap | Staffordshire County Council | Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Carematch | ActHub | SARCP | SERCO | Dimensions Training Solutions LTD | European Social Fund (ESF) | AELP | Investors in People | Edexcel | DWP Supplier