Thanks so much for your interest. Unfortunately, our final courses are now full and we’re no longer able to accept new applicants.
However we hope to have new courses running soon, so please use our contact form to be kept informed of new, upcoming courses.
Our Skills Bootcamp in Early Years is a free short course, giving you a fast route into a childcare career - no previous experience required.
I highly recommend this course. It has been the stepping stone to a new career in Early Years for me.Dorothy (completed the Skills Bootcamp in July 2024)
Want to know more about Skills Bootcamps in Early Years?
Yes. The entire course plus your DBS check are completely free to you as the student. If you are currently working in the Early Years sector, a small employer contribution is required.
You must be 19+ and have the right to live and work in the UK to join our course. Other eligibility criteria also apply.
Yes teaching of the course is done live and online through Zoom. The work experience section of the course is in person.
The course is 16 weeks in total. You will spend 8 weeks learning (two days per week) with our tutors and then 8 weeks of work experience (10 days in total). In total you receive 80 hours of guided learning.
You must be available to study with us two days a week between the hours of 9.15am and 2.45pm. We'll confirm which days as soon as possible.
The next few course dates and days are:
25th March: Tuesdays and Thursdays
2nd April: Wednesdays and Fridays
7th April: Mondays and Wednesdays
28th April: Mondays and Wednesdays
29th April: Tuesdays and Thursdays
You'll receive your full DBS check for free and gain qualifications in:
This course also includes content mapped to the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship such as:
Alongside our expert tutors who deliver the Skills Bootcamp, our Development Coaches are a key part of your learning network and will always be available to help you succeed. They will support you to find work experience in your area, and help you find a job or apprenticeship when you finish.
The course will help you work towards a Level 3 and is a route to an accelerated apprenticeship in Early Years, meaning that you would be able to take 16 weeks off completion of your Level 3.
Our qualified tutors provide 8 weeks of online learning, and you'll undertake 8 weeks of work experience within a setting near you. You will also gain qualifications in Safeguarding & Child Protection, Food Safety and Hygiene, and Paediatric First Aid - all of which are essential for working in early years settings.
Keep me informed of new Skills Bootcamps coursesAt the beginning of this course, my confidence was really low. I needed direction, encouragement and opportunity - and that is exactly what I received from doing the Bootcamp. I would recommend this course to anyone, one million percent.Samantha (completed the Skills Bootcamp in June 2024)
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