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Free Early Years Course in Gosport

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Jun 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Early Years Course in Gosport. Classes run at Martin Snape House, full-time during the day. This is a three-week Skills Bootcamp designed for adults aged 19 or over who want practical, employer-aligned training in early years. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children in nursery and childcare settings. The course covers the core areas employers look for when hiring nursery practitioners. It's a focused route into early years work, with training built around real employer needs.

Who this course is for

Our Skills Bootcamps provide practical, employer-aligned training for adults aged 19+ looking to upskill, retrain, or step into a new profession. They’re an ideal route for adults returning to work, self-employed individuals, career changers, and those currently unemployed.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support children's development in early years settings.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll explore how to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and welfare in childcare environments.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Martin Snape House. Training is practical and employer-aligned, with activities and tasks drawn from real early years settings. You'll be assessed through a combination of in-class tasks and knowledge checks. The short, intensive format means you cover the core content quickly over three full-time weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Martin Snape House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and development in a nursery.
  • Nursery assistant. Help qualified staff in day-to-day childcare settings.
  • Childcare worker. Work in private or community childcare settings.
  • Early years teaching assistant. Support children in Reception or pre-school classes.
  • Playgroup leader. Run or assist structured play sessions for young children.
  • After-school club assistant. Care for children in out-of-school activity settings.

What you could study next

After completing this early years qualification, you could progress to a Level 2 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Childcare and Education, which counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nurseries. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised for senior room-leader roles. You could also work toward an Apprenticeship in Early Years, combining paid work with further study.

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