Working in Childcare & Early Years

Useful Information

• Working in early years, childcare or playwork - Could it be me?

  What experience and qualifications do I need? If you are patient and enthusiastic, take responsibility seriously and have a sense of fun, you may have all you need to start your career in early years, childcare or playwork. For some roles you can start with…

• Why work with children?

  What's in it for me? Quality education, care and play for children from birth to 14 years of age makes a real difference to their lives, laying the foundation for all-round development in their crucial formative years and preparing them for adulthood. Thousands of children…

• Working in childcare - What are the options?

  If you want to work with children, there are many options open to you. Working in childcare - Information for school leavers We have more information on the following types of work: Working in a breakfast, after-school club or holiday scheme Working in a nursery Working in…

• Criminal Record (DBS) Checks for Childminders and Childcare Workers

  Guidance from Ofsted has been issued regarding how to get a DBS check if you want to look after children for a living: who needs a check, what it costs and how long it takes.