What childcare jobs can offer you
Working in Early Years education, childcare and playwork can be a serious career option for you. The demand for staff in childcare has increased in recent years. It is set to increase further over the next few years. Many new workers are needed to meet this increase.
There are nationally recognised qualifications in Early Years education, childcare and playwork that are available to you. Whether you are an assistant or a manager, there are clear routes to career progression within this sector or a related field.
Examples of related fields include
- teaching
- social work and
- nursing
If you have the right skills and qualities for a career in early years education, childcare and playwork, you can make a real difference to the immediate and future lives of children, their families and the community. Working with children, especially young children, is demanding but also very rewarding. You need patience, reliability and a commitment to equal opportunity.
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