Careers & Training
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Careers & Training News
More students sign up for specialist early years Level 5 Diploma
Demand for the new Level 5 early years specialist qualification is high, according to one of the first training providers to offer the qualification.
Spotlight on ... Melanie Burke
Position: Assistant manager at Busy Bees Nursery, Walsall
Interview - Fiona Veitch, Principal designate of the Thames Valley Free School
Fiona Veitch looks forward to the launch of a new free school for children with autism
Nursery World Awards entry deadline extended to 31 May
Following many requests for a little more time to enter our awards, we've extended the deadline to 31 May.
EYFS Training
How to train the nursery team on all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Latest Jobs
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Senior Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner, Fortune Green Nursery and Pre-School
17,000 - 19,000+ dependent on experience., NW6
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Qualified Early Years Teacher - Mosley, Catherine House Day Nursery
Salary negotiable, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9PZ
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Nursery Officers, The Eveline Day Nursery Schools Ltd
., 30 Ritherdon Road Tooting Bec SW17 8QD
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Nursery Nurses and Room Leader - fantastic career opportunities, St Johns Wood., Bright Horizons Family Solutions
up to £19,500 depending on experience, North West London
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Overseas Childcare Team Members, In2Action
Competitive, Europe, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt and The Canaries
Careers & Training In Depth

Montessori community manifesto: Reaching out
With the ability to meet the needs of vulnerable children, Montessori believes it has a vital role to play in the Government's childcare agenda.

My Best course - Ideas to play with
Common Threads' playwork programme PARS has been an inspiration for Hong Kong-based Yeung Utopia.

The importance of empathy
Like nursing, early years is a profession that demands compassion, says Dr Geoff Taggart

All about the role of ... outdoor play development officer
Anne Hayes looks at a job that gets you out of doors and supporting children's play
Childcare & Early Years Qualifications
Beginners please!
Level 1 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
On the road
Level 2 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
Moving ahead
Level 3 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
Experience tells
Level 4 Qualfications in Early Years Education and Childcare
Build the foundations
Level 5 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
To a degree
Level 6 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
Go to the top
Level 7 Qualifications in Early Years Education and Childcare
Early Years Professional Status
The latest news, views and case studies on Early Years Professional Status.
Your Guide to CPD Courses
Childcare Job Roles
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All about the role of ... Children's centre playworker
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All about the role of ... Language/bilingual support teacher
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All about the role of ... College tutor
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All about the role of ... Childcare assessor
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All about the role of ... Early years consultant
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All about the role of ... Director of children's services
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All about the role of ... Cruise ship nursery counsellor
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All about the role of ... Regional manager
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All about the role of ... Day nursery owner
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All about the role of ... Maternity nurse

