Are you interested in working in childcare or setting up in business?

 

We can provide initial information about childcare careers and can put you in touch with local teams who will be able to provide additional guidance, training and support.  Contact us directly to discuss your wishes.

General information about working in childcare
If you would like to read more about working in childcare in general, the Childcare Workforce Development Council will provide you with good national information.

For information about qualifications that are available in the sector, this Sure Start booklet may be of interest: A guide for qualifications: For working in childcare early years and playwork.

The Daycare Trust also provides good background information on childcare careers.

For general informtion about childcare careers in Cambridgeshire please view here.

Becoming a Childminder
Information for people thinking of becoming a childminder is available at the National Childminders Association's website.

In Cambridgeshire: view here for more information

In Peterborough: Contact the FIS

Working in pre-school education
Information for people thinking of working in a pre-school is available from the Pre-School Learning Alliance.

This Sure Start booklet Work with children in pre-schools or play groups is available to download, providing some initial information.

Working in Daycare
For people thinking of opening or working in Day Care information is available from the National Day Nursery Association.

For more information download Sure Start booklet Work with children in a nursery.

Working in out-of-school clubs or holiday clubs

For initial information download Sure Start booklet Work with children in out-of-school clubs or holiday clubs.

Looking for a local job in childcare?
We have up to date lists of local childcare opportunities. View them here.


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