Early Years & Childcare Courses

Pursue a career dedicated to the care and development of children with our range of childcare and early years study programmes. You will be taught through practical workshops, classroom activities and leading industry speakers to develop the skills employers are looking for. You will be given support and guidance throughout your learning journey to help you progress from introductory to professional level.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE COURSES AND APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES 3 Courses
Do you want to work in early childhood education and care? Our wide range of full and part-time childcare courses will provide you with the skills needed to succeed in a rewarding career working with children aged 0 to 7.

Course Code N092
CACHE Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate - N092
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

Course Code N115
T Level in Education and Childcare - Early Years Educator - N115
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

Course Code N116
Foundation T level Programme Early Years Practitioner - N116
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS Courses at Wirral Met 4 Courses
Discover your future and gain new skills with a course designed for those looking to work with children and young people aged 5-16 within an education setting.
Interested in becoming a teacher within further education? Explore our wide range of Teaching & Assessing courses.

Course Code N093
Workbased - NCFE CACHE Early Years Practitioner Diploma - N093
Full-time
Level 2
19+ Adults - Part Time
12 Quays Campus

Course Code N059
CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate - N059
Part-time
Level 2
19+ Adults - Part Time
CPD
Off Site Campus

Course Code N090
Early Years Workforce Diploma - N090
Delivered On Employer Premises
Level 3
19+ Adults - Part Time
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Off Site Campus

Course Code N060
CACHE Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma - N060
Part-time
Level 3
19+ Adults - Part Time
CPD
Off Site Campus

EARLY EDUCATION DEGREE AT WIRRAL MET COLLEGE 0 Course
Validated by the University of Chester, this full-time degree at Wirral Met will provide you with methods, techniques and academic understanding of early childhood care and skills needed to succeed.

1 Course

Course Code N119
Aspiring Early Years Professional - N119
Full-time
Level 1
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

WHAT NEXT

Many students progress into jobs or an apprenticeship after completing their Level 1 or 2 study programmes. Students completing their level 3 award often progress to Higher Education and you can study towards the Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) Advanced Practice in Work with Children & Families programme at Wirral Met College.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Emma McFarlane

Emma progressed through levels 1, 2 & 3 in Childcare & Early Years, and is now employed at Auntie Jayne's House nursery.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Childminder - View occupation details here
Classroom assistant - View occupation details here
Nanny/nursery nurse - View occupation details here
Teacher - View occupation details here

Nursery nurses can earn £13,000 when they start their career, and then they can progress to up to £18,000 as they become more experienced and take on additional responsibilities. Nursery Managers can earn around £22,000 - £30,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Nursery nurses and assistants

Up to £18,000

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School midday and crossing patrol occupations

Up to £0

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Childminders and related occupations

Up to £24,000

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