Support for UkraineWorking with Children and Young People
Would you like to work with children and young people? Our courses are a great starting point.
Skills, knowledge and qualifications are valued in the children and young people’s workforce. We offer courses at many levels to build your knowledge about children and young people’s behaviour, development, welfare and wellbeing. Our courses are the perfect first step into working in this growing sector, or a great way to refresh your current skills.
In addition to courses to help you work with children and young people, we also offer courses in social care, and mental health and wellbeing.
Why learn with us?
Small, supportive classes
We offer small classes with tutors to give you a learning environment you can excel in.
Gain industry standard knowledge and qualifications
Our tutors are well experienced and knowledgeable about the children and young people’s sector. They will support your learning and help you reach your goals.
No hidden course fees
We pride ourselves on making our educational provision as accessible as possible. In addition to no hidden fees, we can also offer financial support to eligible learners.
Introduction
Children and Young People’s Workforce – Introduction
An introductory course that covers the basic aspects of children’s development in relation to welfare, care, behaviour, and learning.
Level 2
Early Years Practioner – Level 2 Diploma
Ideal for those looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.
Other local opportunities
Other local opportunities
After studying this pathway, you may be interested in or go on to other local opportunities. Please contact these providers with any enquiries.
Bournemouth & Poole College
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies (Higher Education)
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Foundation Degree Early Years Services
Weymouth College
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Introduction
Supporting Work in Schools – Introduction
A starting point covering the basic aspects of children’s development and introduces how you can support learning activities within the classroom.
Level 2
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – Level 2
This will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles in education and training as a teaching assistant supporting in a classroom in a primary or secondary school.
Level 3
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – Level 3
This is suitable for those already working as a teaching assistant in a school, leading to a Level 3 qualification.
Other local opportunities
Other local opportunities
After studying this pathway, you may be interested in or go on to other local opportunities. Please contact these providers with any enquiries.
Bournemouth & Poole College
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies (Higher Education)
Level 4 Certificate For Advanced Practitioners in Schools & Colleges
A range of Pre-Access to Higher Education courses for a range of different vocations
Weymouth College
Access to Higher Education course in Healthcare
Level 3
Assessing Vocational Achievement City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate
The qualification provides people who carry out assessment in their organisation with the opportunity to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification for the role.
Level 4
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice – City & Guilds Level 4 Award
The qualification provides people who conduct internal quality assurance process with the opportunity to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification for the role.
Other local opportunities
Further Study Options
After studying this pathway, you may be interested in or go on to other local opportunities. Please contact these providers with any enquiries.
Bournemouth & Poole College
Level 4 Advanced Practitioner
Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
Weymouth College
Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
Level 4 Certificate in Education, Teaching & Training
Level 5 Diploma in Education, Teaching & Training
Kingston Maurward Colleges
Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
Level 2
Distance Learning Options
We also offer many level 2 distance learning courses including: Caring for Children & Young People; Understanding Autism;
Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People;
Principles of working with Individuals with learning disabilities; Understanding children and young people’s mental health;
Equality & Diversity and Understanding specific Learning Difficulties.
Level 3
Distance Learning Options
You may also be interested in Understanding Autism Level 3.
Other local opportunities
Other local opportunities
After studying this pathway, you may be interested in or go on to other local opportunities. Please contact these providers with any enquiries.
Bournemouth & Poole College
Level 4 Advanced Practitioner
Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
Weymouth College
Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
“If it wasn’t for the skills I’ve learned whilst being a student with Skills and Learning, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have done. I’ve had a boost of confidence and have proven to my self I CAN do this.”
