Childcare courses at City College Norwich

If you’re planning a career in an exciting and rewarding industry and want to make a real difference to the lives of children, our childcare and early years courses could be for you.  

What our courses are about

Our courses will give you the skills and experience for a career in care and education. This includes working in a nursery school, reception class, primary schools or becoming a registered childminder.

What you will do

During your course, you will have opportunities to work within a childcare or early years setting. This will develop your practical skills by putting into practice the knowledge you have gained in the classroom. You will be taught in a unique learning environment by teachers who are experts in childcare and early years training.

Alongside this, you will take part in promotional campaigns and charity events to raise awareness for the industry. You will also have opportunities to go on trips. This includes visits to the Nursery World exhibition and the London Museum of Childhood.

What you can go on to do

Our courses will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to progress to a variety of exciting destinations. You can progress to the next level of college based study, university level study, an apprenticeship or employment.

Job opportunities can be found within pre-schools, day nurseries, primary schools or specialist areas such as play therapy.

Is it suitable for you?

These courses are suitable for you if you enjoy working with children and young people. You will need to be practical, creative, flexible, compassionate, resilient and adaptive.