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Childcare courses

Whether you're starting your journey in early childhood education or looking to expand your knowledge and skills as a seasoned professional, there'll be a childcare course to suit you.

Topics covered include everything from understanding child development and implementing effective learning strategies, to promoting a safe and nurturing environment.

Many childcare courses also offer practical training, industry insights, and recognised qualifications, providing a solid foundation for a successful career in childcare, whether you want to become a childminder, nanny or nursery nurse

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  • Level 3 Diploma-Early Years Educator

    The Learning Station
    Regulated Early Years Educator Qualification. For working as a Nursery Practitioner/Teacher
    • 996 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF) Awarding Body : Training Qualifications UK Study Type: Part-Time Study, Distance Learning Entry Requirements: No formal requirements Duration: 12 Months
    £1,600
  • Level 5 Diploma-Residential Childcare (RQF)

    The Learning Station
    Ofsted Approved- Level 5 NVQ in Childcare, Residential Care - Ofqual Regulated
    • 1,275 enquiries
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are you currently working in a children's home or boarding school and looking to work up into managerial positions? Or maybe you're looking to open your own residential childcare home? If so, you must complete the TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential …
    £1,800
  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF)

    The Learning Station
    Ofsted Approved -Childcare NVQ - Ofqual Regulated
    • 1,520 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Do you want to work in children's homes or boarding schools? If so, you must complete the TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare course. This course is ideal for candidates currently in, or moving into, a Residential Childcare setting.
    £1,600
  • Level 5 Diploma-Residential Childcare (RQF)

    The Learning Station
    Ofsted Approved- Level 5 NVQ in Childcare, Residential Care - Ofqual Regulated
    • 1,275 enquiries
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are you currently working in a children's home or boarding school and looking to work up into managerial positions? Or maybe you're looking to open your own residential childcare home? If so, you must complete the TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential …
    £1,800
  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)

    Courses For Jobs Ltd
    Ofsted Approved | Highfield Awarding Body | Ofqual-regulated | Childcare NVQ
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The objective of this Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) qualification is to support a role as a residential childcare worker within children and young people’s residential childcare services. This qualification is the required qualification for residenti …
    £1,220
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

    Real Skills Training
    Awarded by NCFE CACHE | Tutor Support | Access for 18 months | Certificate Included
    • New course!
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    This qualification is part of the new children’s homes regulations which came into force in April 2015. It has replaced the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway) as the required qualification for those working in children’s homes. Al …
    £1,150
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

    Real Skills Training
    Awarded by NCFE CACHE | Recognised Accredited OFQUAL Qualification | Access for 18 months | Certificate Included
    • New course!
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    This qualification is part of the new children’s homes regulations which came into force in April 2015. It has replaced the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Children and Young People’s Residential Management Pathwa …
    £1,800
  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF)

    The Learning Station
    Ofsted Approved -Childcare NVQ - Ofqual Regulated
    • 1,520 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Do you want to work in children's homes or boarding schools? If so, you must complete the TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare course. This course is ideal for candidates currently in, or moving into, a Residential Childcare setting.
    £1,600
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF)

    Verrolyne Training
    Self-Placed online qualification with the support from the assessor and a Recognised Certificate all of England.
    • Online
    • 7 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    The Residential Childcare Level 3 Diploma is designed for learners who want to work in residential care with children in a caring position. Students can work in residential care homes, residential special schools, therapeutic communities, secure children’s homes, shared care, a …
    £1,400
  • Level 3 Diploma-Early Years Educator

    The Learning Station
    Regulated Early Years Educator Qualification. For working as a Nursery Practitioner/Teacher
    • 996 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF) Awarding Body : Training Qualifications UK Study Type: Part-Time Study, Distance Learning Entry Requirements: No formal requirements Duration: 12 Months
    £1,600
  • TQUK LV2 Diploma - Children's Workforce (Early Years Practitioner)

    UK Open College
    Accepted by Ofsted. Official RQF qualification. Eligible for TOTUM student card.
    • Online
    • 9 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    This fully accredited (Early Years Practitioner course) is aimed at learners looking to, or currently working with children from birth to 5 years, and gain knowledge of children 5-7 years old in a variety of settings.
    £1,200
  • TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)

    The Learning College Group
    Regulated Early Years Educator Qualification | Qualify as a Nursery Practitioner/Teacher
    • 81 enquiries
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Train to become a Nursery Practitioner, 1-2-1 Tutor support and practical Assessors provided. Easy to use learner platform to guide you through your study step by step. The Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma (Early Years Educator) is for anyone looking to work in a Nursery a …
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    £1,495 £1,995
  • Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE) Level 3 RQF

    NCC Home Learning
    Enquire Now for £50 off | Expert tutors, Course and Certificate all inclusive - Study at home via Online or Paper study
    • 22 enquiries
    • Online
    • 400 hours · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Level 3 RQF qualifies students to be Early Years Educators, enabling them to count in the Level 3 staff to child ratios in childcare settings. This is an Ofqual regulated qualification which is listed as meeting the …
    £1,350
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)

    The Learning Station
    Previously Known as Level 5 Diploma NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care & Children & Young People's Services
    • 3,441 enquiries
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Are you currently working in an adult health and social care setting and aspiring to reach managerial heights or are you considering opening your own care home? The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is your gateway to achieving these goals.
    £1,700
  • Level 3 Diploma-Early Years Educator

    The Learning College Group
    Regulated Early Years Educator Qualification | Qualify as a Nursery Practitioner/Teacher
    • 83 enquiries
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Train to become an Early Years Nursery Practitioner, 1-2-1 Tutor support and practical Assessors provided. Easy to use learner platform to guide you through your study step by step. The Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma (Early Years Educator) is for anyone looking to work i …
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    £1,495 £1,995
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

    Oxbridge
    An ideal Ofsted-recognised qualification for learners seeking the knowledge needed for a career involving children.
    • Online
    • 610 hours · Self-paced
    • Certificate(s) included
    • 120 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    An ideal Ofsted-recognised qualification for learners seeking knowledge for a career involving the care and education of young children. For example, working as a childminder, nursery nurse or Early Years worker. Upon completing the course, you’ll attain practitioner status as an …
    £2,450
  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

    APeducation Online
    Tutor Support, FREE TOTUM Card, Free Study material
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    This OFSTED recognised qualification prepares learners to work with children from birth to five years, with knowledge of children up to seven years and provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied kno …
    £1,460
    • New course!
    • Online
    • 370 hours · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Fuelled by curiosity and wonder, children are extremely fast learners and take in all of their surroundings to grow and develop vital skills to prepare them for school and their future. As a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the social and …
    £1,595
  • NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

    Real Skills Training
    Awarded by NCFE CACHE | Tutor Support | Access for 18 months | Certificate Included
    • New course!
    • Online
    • 9 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    This comprehensive course is tailored for early years professionals who are committed to enhancing their skills and knowledge in supporting young children's diverse needs within early education settings. The curriculum is designed to provide a deep dive into various critical aspe …
    £1,100
  • Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

    London College of Professional Studies
    Gov Ofqual regulated qualification Teacher support / Zoom meeting with teacher
    • 50 enquiries
    • Online
    • 14 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner qualification is to support leadership and management skills in the early years and the knowledge and skills relating to the early years practice. The Early Years Senior Practitioner will be a positive role mo …
    £1,800
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Early Years Education and Care

    APeducation Online
    OFSTED recognised, No Additional fee for exams and certification, FREE TOTUM Card, Tutor Support, Free Study material
    • Online
    • 10 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    This OFSTED recognised qualification provides learners with a broad foundation of the knowledge and skills required to provide care for children in a range of early years job roles that do not require Early Years Educator status, as well as preparing you to work towards achieving …
    £1,660
  • TQUK Level 3 Award Paediatric First Aid

    Remote First Aid & Pre-hospital Training Ltd
    Complies with Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
    • Onsite
    • 2 days · Full-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • 12 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Train up to 12 staff at your site in Great Britain.
    £1,000
  • TQUK LV3 Diploma - Early Years Educator RQF

    UK Open College
    Fully Recognised by Ofsted. Qualify and be Included in the child to staff ratios. Eligible for TOTUM card
    • Online
    • 12 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    The Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) is aimed at learners looking to, or currently working with children from birth to 5 years, and gain knowledge of children 5-7 years old in a variety of settings. The early years diploma course prepares learners for employment as Ear …
    £1,600
    • New course!
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Study for the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce to complete a full and relevant qualification in early years. This course is perfect for anyone looking to undertake a fully licensed Level 3 qualification which covers the skills and knowledge units required …
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    £1,899 £2,499
  • NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

    APeducation Online
    OFQUAL Regulated, Tutor Support, FREE TOTUM Card, Free Study material, Access to library
    • 16 students
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice. Department for Education (DfE) full and relevant approval This quali …
    £1,650
  • Early Years Senior Practitioner - Level 5 Diploma

    APeducation Online
    OFQUAL Regulated, Tutor Support, Free Study material, Access to library
    • Online
    • 14 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice. Department for Education (DfE) full and relevant approval This quali …
    £1,650
  • Health & Social Level 3 (RQF) & Child Protection & Safeguarding Training

    One Education
    Awarded by ATHE I Ofqual Regulated I 1 QLS Course Included I 12 Months Access | 24/7 Tutor Support
    • Online
    • 360 hours · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    In today's society, nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our loved ones. As we navigate through unprecedented times, the need for skilled professionals in the healthcare and social work sectors has never been greater. That's why we're thrilled to offer you …
    £1,149
  • Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

    APeducation Online
    - Ofsted Approved, OFQUAL Regulated, No Additional fee for exams and certification, Tutor Support, Free Study material
    • Online
    • 18 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    This Ofsted-recognised qualification - Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification prepares learners to become Early Years Educators , enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 …
    £1,550

FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Child care courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Child care courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Child care course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Child care courses, you might also be interested in Teaching and child care, Child protection and Early years. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Child care courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Child care courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online Child care courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online Child care course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom Child care course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company Child care courses from a variety of learning providers.