Children's care and development

This is an exciting sector in which to work, providing opportunities to shape the next generation through many different career paths. These include:

• working in schools and nurseries as a teaching assistant or nursery nurse
• childminding or working as a nanny
• working with children and their families in social care settings
• speech and language development
• special baby care
• working with sick children
• working with children who have learning difficulties or disabilities

Studying at Warwickshire College will provide you with the knowledge, experience and qualifications you need to progress to the next stage, whether this is working in the sector or moving on to further study at college or university.

There are dedicated base rooms fully equipped to replicate a nursery environment and resources that support the curriculum delivery.

Work placement is an integral part of the course structure and a dedicated Placement Team supports students in this area.

Full-time and part-time courses

Part time and full time courses at all levels - introductory level 1, practitioner Levels 2 and 3, foundation degree (sector endorsed) and HND Levels 4 and 5, BA Hons. level 6 - are offered across our Leamington, Rugby and Henley centres depending on demand.

Students can choose the course that best suits them, from a wide range of options, including  apprenticeships, certificates and diplomas, degrees and work based learning qualifications.  All introductory and practitioner levels are open to both 16-18 year-olds and adult students.

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We also run a short course Confident Babysitting (with first aid) , suitable for teenagers.