Early Years Careers

Early Years Careers

Careers in Childcare

Benefits of an early years apprentice

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How can early year’s apprentices benefit your setting?   Apprenticeships are becoming a more popular choice both for school leavers and for early year’s providers. Many school leavers find the prospect of earning and learning very appealing and for this reason, choose to find a setting who will take on an apprentice rather than … [Read more...] about Benefits of an early years apprentice

Having students within the workplace

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Using the full potential of students Students who are completing a variety of course from level one and two up to those completing degrees will all require at some point during their course to complete some work experience. Work experience gives students the vital hands-on experiences they need to gain knowledge and skills. Students have a … [Read more...] about Having students within the workplace

Is passion enough to work childcare?

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Do you agree that working in childcare is built on passion? Childcare has previously been a job that was built on passion and an adoration of working with children under five. This use to be enough to gain you a job within early years setting with qualifications taking a back seat, however, more and more is being done to up skill the … [Read more...] about Is passion enough to work childcare?

We are Early Years Educators not Teachers

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What is the difference between an Early Years Educator and a Teacher? For many people including parents and practitioners, there is no difference between an early years educators and a teacher. However, there is a vast difference. Early years practitioners or educators are often highly trained, highly skilled individuals who are … [Read more...] about We are Early Years Educators not Teachers

Have you had enough of working in childcare?

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The hours are long, the pay is low and the paperwork is never-ending; is this going force you into changing your career in working in childcare?   Childcare is a rewarding career to have, watching children develop and grow into independent, opinionated little people. Many practitioners say they chose to start working in childcare … [Read more...] about Have you had enough of working in childcare?

The influence of male practitioners in childcare settings

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How can an increase in male practitioners benefit childcare settings? There are currently many local and national concerns regarding boys’ levels of academic achievement in comparison to the achievement of girls across the education system. In a bid to narrow, and eventually close, the ‘gender attainment gap’ many local authorities are calling … [Read more...] about The influence of male practitioners in childcare settings

Next steps to your career in Childcare

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Various stages to your career in childcare When you decide to move into a career in childcare there are many great opportunities that can lead to some fantastic careers in childcare. Opportunities range from gaining a level 3 qualification to qualifying as an early years teacher. If you want to work with children or are looking to further your … [Read more...] about Next steps to your career in Childcare

Why choose a Career in Childcare?

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Why embark on a career in childcare? For those that decide on a career in childcare there can be many contributing factors, for many they see this as a challenge, fun and rewarding job. So why choose a career in childcare? Challenge - Many people thrive on a challenge and working with children provides you with many of these. As the job … [Read more...] about Why choose a Career in Childcare?

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