Fast track to Early Years bootcamp
Begin your journey into one of London’s most rewarding sectors through our free Fast track to Early Years Bootcamp delivered with the support of the Department for Education, Skills for Life and the Mayor of London.
Designed for adults aged 19 and above, this practical Level 2 course develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to start a career in the Early Years sector.
You will learn from experienced trainers and receive employability guidance to prepare you for work and you will also be offered a guaranteed interview with a local employer when you complete the programme.
This course runs for 4 weeks with 5 days of learning each week and a weekly commitment of 30 hours. Training is delivered through a mix of remote sessions and in person teaching at Croydon College.
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Course Requirements
No prior attainment is required although learners not advised to have significant proportion of the knowledge, skills or behaviours that a bootcamp is designed to help acquire.
Outcomes of the bootcamp
• Key skills and knowledge participants will gain.
- Identifying a career pathway and the starting point for a career within childcare
- How to support a child’s development through play and recognising the importance of play
- How to prepare and support a healthy diet to support a child’s development
- How to support a child with allergies and dietary requirements
- How to recognise the signs and symptoms of childhood delays and childhood illnesses
- How to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse and correctly respond to allegations of abuse and bullying
- How to interpret and work within important legislation and frameworks for child development (EYFS)
• Wraparound support (e.g. career coaching, CV writing, interview prep).
As part of the bootcamp, there will be an employability component included helping you with CV writing interview prep and much more. You will be offered free career coaching sessions.
• Information about guaranteed job interviews or progression opportunities.
You’ll benefit from expert training, employability support and a guaranteed job interview with a local employer on completion.
Certifications they will receive
Learners will be working towards the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Introducing Caring to Children and Young People.
Application Process
Please fill in the enquiry form above making sure to include the Bootcamp of your choice i.e ‘Fast track to Early Years’. For any questions, please email skillsbootcamp@croydon.ac.uk