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Childcare Courses at Cradley Heath

Build confidence, strengthen your parenting skills, and explore rewarding future pathways with Childcare courses at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Whether you’re supporting young children at home, returning to education, or curious about starting a career in early years, teaching support or family work, our friendly and practical courses are designed to help adults succeed.

From four-week tasters that introduce key elements of child development, communication and play, to nationally recognised qualifications in safeguarding and supporting children in education settings, you’ll learn skills you can use immediately at home, in your community or in future employment. Every course is taught in one of the newest adult learning campuses in the West Midlands, with small groups, relaxed classes and tutors who specialise in supporting adults returning to learning.

As part of the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands, you’ll receive expert guidance, warm encouragement and clear progression routes into further childcare, education, employability and personal development courses.

Discover where childcare could take you.

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Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Understand how children develop, grow and learn with this engaging four-week taster course delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. You’ll explore the key developmental milestones from birth onwards, understand how children’s physical, emotional and social...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Tuesdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm)
Start Date
6th January, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Give your baby or toddler the best possible start by developing your confidence in early communication. This four-week taster course explores how young children communicate, why early interaction is essential for emotional and language development,...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 3:00pm)
Start Date
6th January, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Discover how play can help your child grow in confidence, independence and emotional resilience with this practical four-week taster course at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. You’ll explore the different types of play that support learning...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Thursdays, 12:30pm – 3:00pm)
Start Date
8th January, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
This 14-week qualification provides essential knowledge for anyone wishing to work safely with children in education or childcare settings. You’ll learn about safeguarding responsibilities, how to recognise signs of harm or neglect, the importance of...
Course Duration
14 weeks (Tuesdays, 9:30am – 3:00pm)
Start Date
2nd February, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Take your first formal step towards a career working with children with this 16-week Level 1 qualification. You’ll build a strong foundation in early years knowledge, learning about child development, play, communication, safeguarding and the...
Course Duration
16 weeks (Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
1st February, 2026
Study Mode
N/A
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
This 16-week Level 2 qualification prepares you for teaching assistant or learning support assistant roles in schools and colleges. You’ll develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support children’s learning, promote wellbeing, understand behaviour and...
Course Duration
16 weeks (Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
1st February, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Help your child feel confident and supported as they learn and grow with this four-week taster course designed for parents and carers. You’ll explore how young children learn, how to make learning fun and effective...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm)
Start Date
8th January, 2026
Study Mode
Part Time

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