The Skills Network launches course in early years

The Skills Network has opened enrolment for a new fully funded Skills Bootcamp in Early Years Educator for those living in the Greater London area.

Residents in the Greater London area, including Bromley, Lewisham, Bexley, Croydon and Sutton can apply for the government-funded Skills Bootcamp, which runs over a six-week period or a more intensive four-week period.

The course, which is funded by the Greater London Authority, predominantly runs online with an additional five hours of in-person tuition at a central location in the area.

The Skills Bootcamp in Early Years Educator is designed to address local employment needs and offers a route into a rewarding career in early years education. Throughout the course, individuals will receive sector-specific skills focused on four key areas: child development, health and wellbeing in early year settings, safeguarding and child protection, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

During the course, students are overseen by a learning support advisor from The Skills Network that supervises the individual across group learning sessions and online assessments. Upon completion, learners can begin working in an unqualified position within a local nursery, preschool or reception class setting, reducing the length of study time.

Wendy Dodson, Partnerships Director Skills Bootcamps at The Skills Network, said: “We are dedicated to supporting individuals in the Greater London area who are eager to pursue a career in early years education. Our four-week intensive and six-week courses provide greater flexibility for our learners and allow them to choose a route that works around their commitments.

“The Skills Bootcamp in Early Years Educator provides learners with the knowledge and experience required to excel in this sector, therefore, we’re delighted to work with the Greater London Authority to bring this opportunity to those living in the region.”