Early Years and Child Care
What Childhood Education Course should I take?

Childhood education is a broad term so it’s completely dependent on what job role you’re looking to get into. There are many avenues of employment for those who wish to work with children.
Depending on what interests you and what your passionate[...]
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How to become a Nursery Teacher

Becoming a nursery teacher means you’ll be part of the first step in a child’s journey through education. You’ll teach infants and children from as young as a couple of months through to 5 years old.
Early years teachers need to have genuine[...]
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The Art of Storytelling in Early Years Education

Who doesn’t like a good story?
One of the greatest pleasures in life is telling or reading a great story. Not only do stories help spark and enrich the imagination but they also encourage curiosity and language development, no matter whether you’re[...]
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7 Learning Disability-Related Courses to Start Your Career

It’s currently Learning Disability Week so it’s the ideal time to become more aware about different types of disability.
Do you want to understand the issues that people with learning disabilities face? Maybe you want to specialise in[...]
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The Stonebridge College Guide to Becoming an Early Years Practitioner

What are the early years?
The early years age group describes children aged up to five. The first few years of a child’s life are crucial. Children need to be ready to start school, and that means they must have developed mentally, socially and emotionally. Working[...]
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Esther Adeola: The Mother Who Refused to Give Up on Her Dreams

At Stonebridge, we can’t teach you motherhood, but we’ve got everything else covered. Check out this success story from one of our students. Happy Mother’s Day!
Parents are faced with many sacrifices. Education should not be one of them. On Mother’s[...]
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Access new roles with our Child Care and Education course

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people, but don’t know how to make a career change? Many people feel unfulfilled in their job, but don’t have the time to explore other options. Stonebridge College courses are designed[...]
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What skills do you need to become an early years practitioner?

With more parents than ever before returning to work, the childcare industry is booming. For employees, it’s a flexible career path that fits around family commitments and frequently comes with an easy commute.
In an early years position,[...]
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What can child development tell us about learning?

It might appear that babies don’t do very much in their first few months and years, but child development begins at birth. Children are learning all the time. The early years of your life were crucial for shaping the person you have become. When[...]
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How do you apply for early years jobs?

Where can you find early years job vacancies?
You can look for jobs online. Here are some great sites to try out:
Indeed.co.uk
jobs.theguardian.com
eteach.com/early-years-jobs
nurseryworldjobs.co.uk
Not every vacancy will be advertised nationally.[...]
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