Our Courses in Childcare

Our Childcare courses are designed to ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to progress in to an apprenticeship, go on to university or work in a range of childcare and education settings.

Students learn from passionate and experienced Lecturers taking part in a range of practical and theory-based lessons. Courses are enriched with visits from guest speakers, trips and work experience placements.

Why study Childcare at Loughborough College?

Learn from guest speakers and take part in trips and visits
Benefit from work experience opportunities in fantastic local childcare organisations and businesses
Try out a range of enrichment and sporting activities

Why choose Brooksby?

Land-based Specialist

Brooksby College is the biggest land-based college in Leicestershire.

State of the Art Facilities

£18 million Agri-tech Centre due to open in Autumn 2026

Farmer standing in a field surrounded by sheep, he is holding a bucket and throwing feed from it on the floor for the sheep

An architect 3D rendering of what the Agri-Tech centre will look like, large single story building with a pitched roof and natural timber clad exterior

Courses

There are 2 courses available

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Introduction to Health and Care in Early Years Setting - Level 1

Level: 1

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - Level 2 Certificate

Level: 1

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

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Childcare courses at other campuses

Loughborough College

Perfect for you if you're looking for a huge range of A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships, and higher education courses in a vibrant town-centre campus with outstanding facilities.

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Your career in

Childcare and Early Years

If you're passionate about working with children, whether in a caring or an educational capacity, a career in childcare or early years could be perfect.

Careers

Nanny
£15,000 – £26,000
Looking after both babies and children of school age, duties include teaching basic social skills, dressing, feeding, bathing, play activities, and developing reading and writing skills.
Early Years Teacher
£28,000 - £38,810
Your duties will include supporting the development and education of young children, making sure that they are safe, well cared for, and have opportunities to experience a wide range of stimulating and educational activities.
Nursery Manager
£23,000 – £45,000
You will oversee the running of the nursery, supporting and developing the nursery team, keeping records and building relationships with parents, carers, schools and childcare professionals.

Experienced childcare professionals can earn up to £45k per year.

Caring services is one of the largest occupational sectors in the UK.

3.1 million

There are an estimated 3.1 million Ofsted registered childcare places in England.

452,100

England's early years provision is delivered by an estimated 452,100 members of staff.