Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With qualifications and experience, you could become a childminder, nursery officer or teaching assistant. You might also work as an au pair, living-in with a family in this country or overseas. With further training, you could become a children's nurse or early years teacher.
- Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) L321 courses
- BTEC National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development L319 courses
- Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare (Level 3 Award) L312 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) L35 courses
Courses for this career
Level 3