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Childcare and Early Years

If you want to work with children and young people, our recognised qualifications courses will equip you with the skills needed for a rewarding career in the early years sector.
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Childcare and Early Years

You will gain valuable work experience in schools, nurseries and playgroups, learn how to build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues, practice making child observations and visit a range of locations to consider child-friendly activities.

Take a look at the childcare and early years courses on offer and what you’ll learn, then hit the apply button to start your application.

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Five reasons to choose City of Wolverhampton College:

  • Sector-recognised CACHE qualifications and a new T Level
  • On-site early years rooms equipped with range of educational and play equipment
  • Develop specialist knowledge and skills working with different age groups and abilities.
  • Dedicated tutors who provide tailored guidance and one‑to‑one support throughout your studies.
  • Opportunity to do work experience abroad

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Full time courses
HE Courses (19+)
Full time courses
Higher Education courses (aged 19+)

Our Childcare and Early Years Facilities

Training facilities at the Wellington Road campus include a simulated nursery where you’ll develop practical skills in a realistic early years setting, as well as modern classrooms and learning spaces.

The facilities will enable you to get hands-on with a range of educational and play equipment and develop the specialist skills and knowledge required to work with different age groups and abilities.

Our Childcare and Early Years Facilities

Training facilities at the Wellington Road campus include a simulated nursery where you’ll develop practical skills in a realistic early years setting, as well as modern classrooms and learning spaces.

The facilities will enable you to get hands-on with a range of educational and play equipment and develop the specialist skills and knowledge required to work with different age groups and abilities.

Employer Links

The college is proud to work in partnership with Bilston and Eastfield Primary Federation. This partnership plays a key role in strengthening our Childcare and Early Years provision through:

  • Contributing to curriculum design and planning, ensuring our teaching reflects up‑to‑date professional practice and industry standards.
  • Providing meaningful work‑placement opportunities so students can gain hands‑on experience in high‑quality early years environments.
  • Participating in guest speaking activities, giving learners access to expert knowledge and real‑life professional perspectives.
  • Supporting industrial upskilling for staff, enabling our team to stay current with emerging practices, regulatory updates, and sector expectations.

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