
Want to know more about Wraparound Childcare?
Working in wraparound roles before or after school offers flexibility and a chance to share your passion whether that’s sports, art or nature.
Working in the Early Years and Childcare Service
You can get so much out of working with babies and children. It’s a role with impact, where you have the opportunity to teach something new and make a difference that lasts a lifetime. You can be part of a team, lead a team or be your own boss and become a childminder. The hours can be flexible and seeing children’s faces when they have achieved a new skill is amazing.
Read our guide on working in the early years and childcare sector, to will help you to make a more informed choice about your career options as well as helping you to be clear about what steps to take next. Inside the guide you will find information on:
- job roles
- qualifications
- training and development pathways
- where to look for jobs
There are many different roles in early years and childcare. You can work in:
Why I enjoy working in early years and childcare
Luke Coombe – Team Leader (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years
Paul Dickson – Childminder (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years
Amelia Searle – Childminder Assistant (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years

Become a Childminder
Become a childminder – it’s not just a career, it’s a commitment to nurturing the growth and development of children in the comfort of a home environment.
