Early Years Courses

Overview

Explore your passion for working with children and young people through our Early Years and Schools courses, designed to help you build a rewarding and impactful career. You’ll learn from experienced and supportive tutors who bring real-world expertise into the classroom, while also benefiting from access to excellent learning facilities.

As part of your course, you will complete extensive work experience placements in early years or school settings. These opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world environments and develop valuable practical, hands-on skills.

You’ll also gain a solid understanding of child development, safeguarding, behaviour management and inclusive practice – all essential areas for working effectively in this sector. With these skills, you’ll be fully prepared for your next step, whether that’s becoming a nursery practitioner, working as a teaching assistant, or progressing to higher education.

Three students sat with a toddler playing with toys.

A person laughing with a school child whilst colouring in a classroom.

A person points to an item on a computer screen as a child uses the computer mouse.

Student smiling while working on a laptop.

Your Future in Early Years & Schools

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Hear from our students

“When I first started Boston College I wanted to become a secondary school teacher however after studying some of the topics and develop my understanding of the industry, I have now decided to go down the route of child counselling.

I have now accepted a place at Bishop Grosseteste University to reach my career goal. The lecturers at Boston College are really supportive and they also help me when it came to my UCAS application. The twice a week placement element of the course also appealed to me as I wanted a more hands-on learning experience.”

Mollie | Early Years & Schools

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£19,854 Entry Level Salary

£4,110 Average Salary

£11,249 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

Directs children to cross the road when safe.
Signals approaching traffic to stop by using hand signals and school crossing signs.
Waits for a safe gap in traffic and walks to the centre of road.
Meets children wanting to cross the road and directs them to wait at the kerb.
Assists young children with feeding, dressing, washing and toiletry activities.
Cares for sick children and administers first aid if necessary.
Supervises the playground activities of children during meal and break times.