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Working in early years and childcare
If you are interested in a career in early years and childcare, or would like to register as a childminder then you have come to the right place!
Find out more about the different job roles within early years, the qualifications and training available and where the latest job vacancies are.
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EYCS career stories
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Bethan: loving her career that fits with life
21-year-old Bethan Hallett is an Early Years Assistant at a pre-school setting located on the same site as a primary school. Her day-to-day role involves caring for pre-school children and looking after 5-11 year olds in before and after-school care.
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I had lots of on-the-job training through the staff and with my tutor who comes out to me every month
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantIt's such an exciting career because there is something different every day. I go from building dens one minute, to being dressed up and having my face painted the next!
Dan Baxter, owner-manager of FISHAs I have been doing my qualifications I have built my future and my career, but we've also nurtured the children because as I have become more qualified, I have understood how to teach them and how to play with them and help them achieve
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantI don't have a background in childcare, I used to work at a solicitor’s practice, but from the minute I did it I loved it, and thought "why didn't I do it sooner?"
Naomi Trussler, Early Years AssistantWhat I do makes a difference to those children and that for me is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.
Amelia Joyner, Early Years Teacher