Education and Early Years
Education and Early Years
STUDYING EDUCATION AND EARLY YEARS AT WESTON COLLEGE
For those looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, we offer education and early years courses, to help people secure their first posts, or take the next step in their career journeys.
As a long-established education provider in this sector, with fantastic new facilities, we are well placed to draw on our links with employers, and the strength of our teaching team, to keep our courses in this area highly relevant and evidence-based.
We also give students access to placements, guest speakers and regular practice-based opportunities, so that they leave us extremely well placed to progress in their careers.
Since the demand for trained childcare workers is increasing, the choice of career paths and the volume of job opportunities available are plentiful ...
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We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
Childcare, Pre-technical Certificate
If you’re passionate about working with children and want to begin your journey into early years education,…
Early Years Practitioner, Apprenticeship
Begin a rewarding career helping young children learn, grow, and thrive. This apprenticeship combines paid…
Early Years Vocational, Technical Diploma (with license to practice)
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years education with this hands-on vocational diploma. Gain your…
Early Years Educator, Apprenticeship
Start a rewarding career supporting young children to learn, develop, and thrive. This apprenticeship…
Education and Early Years - Assisting Teaching, T Level
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting young children with this employer-designed T Level. Combine…
Teaching Assistant, Apprenticeship
Help children achieve their potential while earning a salary and gaining valuable classroom experience. This…
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If you’re passionate about working with children and want to begin your journey into early years education, this introductory course is the perfect starting point. The Childcare Pre-Technical Certificate helps you build confidence, develop essential skills, and gain a clear understanding of what it’s like to support young children in their...
Click HereBegin a rewarding career helping young children learn, grow, and thrive. This apprenticeship combines paid employment with professional training, giving you the practical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to support children's development in a real early years setting. Course Overview The Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is an ex...
Click HereEarly Years Vocational, Technical Diploma (with license to practice)
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years education with this hands-on vocational diploma. Gain your Licence to Practise, develop professional skills through extensive placement experience, and qualify to work in early years settings or progress to higher education. Course Overview The Early Years Vocational Technical Diploma is a two-year...
Click HereEarly Years Vocational, Technical Diploma (with license to practice)
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years education with this hands-on vocational diploma. Gain your Licence to Practise, develop professional skills through extensive placement experience, and qualify to work in early years settings or progress to higher education. Course Overview The Early Years Vocational Technical Diploma is a two-year...
Click HereStart a rewarding career supporting young children to learn, develop, and thrive. This apprenticeship combines paid employment with professional training, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become a qualified Early Years Educator in a real childcare setting. Course Overview If you're passionate about helping children learn thr...
Click HereEducation and Early Years - Assisting Teaching, T Level
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting young children with this employer-designed T Level. Combine classroom learning with extensive industry placement experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for careers in early years education or higher education. Course Overview The Early Years Educator T Level is a two-year te...
Click HereEducation and Early Years - Assisting Teaching, T Level
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting young children with this employer-designed T Level. Combine classroom learning with extensive industry placement experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for careers in early years education or higher education. Course Overview The Early Years Educator T Level is a two-year te...
Click HereEducation and Early Years - Assisting Teaching, T Level
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting young children with this employer-designed T Level. Combine classroom learning with extensive industry placement experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for careers in early years education or higher education. Course Overview The Early Years Educator T Level is a two-year te...
Click HereHelp children achieve their potential while earning a salary and gaining valuable classroom experience. This apprenticeship combines workplace learning with professional study, preparing you to support teachers, inspire young people, and build a rewarding career in education. Course Overview The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is ideal for p...
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Taken straight from our virtual open evenings, take a guided tour of our Early Years facilities!
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<p>Today members of local council, ESFA, ETF, schools and nurseries, all joined Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College and the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor James Clayton, who together, officially opened the new Education and Early Years facilities at Weston College.</p>
<p>This new hub will meet the growing demand from employers both locally and regionally to train staff of the future, preparing them ready to join a growing industry.</p>
<p>The Education and Early Years facilities have been developed in conjunction with the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs">Career Excellence Hub</a> employers: Busy Buddies, Little Bears, DaisyChain, Mendip Green, YMCA and Storal Learning, who ensure not only that the course content includes insights of industry leaders, but also that the new facilities will be industry standard to give them real-life experience.</p>
<p>The grand opening included a tour of the brand new £600k Education and Early Years hub that includes:</p>
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<li>Community Room – to allow us to host stay and play and other community sessions.</li>
<li>Child and Healthcare Room – a multi-functional space for food prep and mid-session naps.</li>
<li>Primary School Room – an engaging environment full of multi-curricular activities.</li>
<li>Creative and Exploratory Atelier – a non-traditional learning environment to host messy-play, science activities and more.</li>
<li>Observation room – includes one-way mirrors so learners do not influence a child’s play.</li>
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<p>Sandra Bull, Dean of the Faculty said: “The new hub is really impressive, I’m so pleased it’s come to fruition. It’s really important for us that all learners get real-life experience to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to get ahead in the modern jobs market.”</p>
<p>These new facilities are matched with an exciting portfolio of study programmes. For school leavers there will be full-time college-based courses, apprenticeships plus the new flagship T Level – the gold-standard in qualifications where learners can follow a college-based programme and gain sector experience through an industry placement. Plus, a range of options for adults for those who would like to upskill or re-train as an early years practitioner or teaching assistant.</p>
<p>Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive, Weston College added: “It was a privilege to officially open the new facilities today. This is just one element of a College-wide initiative to ensure we are making aspirational careers a reality for all our learners regardless of their starting point in life.”</p>
<p>The build is co-funded by T Level Capital funding, awarded by the Department for Education.</p>
<p>Find out more</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/educa… for school leavers starting in September</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/course-finder?… for adults starting in January</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news-and-events/events">Next open event</a></li>
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