Qualifications and Careers Progression

The Workforce Development Team (Recruitment) can support early years and childcare providers with advice regarding suitable qualifications for employment in the sector.

• Need help with understanding progression pathways? (PDF 140 KB)

Introductory training:

Usually short courses/sessions that introduce careers in childcare, early education or playwork. These do not lead to a qualification but can be used as a foundation for moving on to recognised qualification training:

• Our free Choices Information Session (PDF 143 KB) is suitable for anyone who wants to find out more about working with children, young people and their families but is unsure of all the options available to them.
• Our free Childminding Information Sessions (PDF 163 KB) are suitable for anyone considering working as a childminder and wants to find out more about the steps involved and training required.

Visit our Interested in Working with Children page to find out more.

Induction Programme

• Our Choices Induction programme is suitable for anyone who is new to the sector; whether volunteering, unqualified or working towards a level 2 qualification during the first 6 months of employment.
• The sessions are in line with the Common Core principles and include heath and safety as well as safeguarding awareness certificates which are recognised for employment in childcare settings.

For further information and to book please ring the Workforce Development Team, Recruitment and Retention, on 01905 822658/659 or email eycc@worcestershire.gov.uk

Need information on suitable qualifications?

• CACHE Childcare Qualifications (External Website)
• CACHE Playwork Qualifications (External Website)
• City & Guilds Qualifications (External Website)
• EDEXCEL Qualifications (External Website)

Need information on training providers

• To view qualifications available in Worcestershire (PDF 182 KB)
• Colleges and training providers in Worcestershire (approved and other) - visit our online search facility
• To quality check colleges and training providers (External Website)

Need to check existing qualifications?

• Visit the Department for Education (DFE) Qualifications Checker (External Website).

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

An on-going process of continual growth that improves the capability and potential of an individual.

A subsidised training programme to support CPD is offered by Worcestershire County Council's Early Years and Childcare Service.

To find out more about our training programme by visiting our Early Years Training Page.

This page was last reviewed 20 March 2013 at 15:20.
The page is next due for review 16 September 2014.