Flying Start Childcare

Childcare is an essential service in our modern society, and we are delighted to be welcoming you to study childcare with Highbury College. Whether you’re passionate about play work, nursery settings, creches or working in schools, we are here to support you on your journey to a career you’ll love.

Our courses range from Level 1 to 3 and include full-time and apprenticeship pathways. Our childcare courses are taught at our main campus in Cosham, where you’ll have access to our virtual nursery and links to our onsite Honeypot Nursery. In addition, you can also access the Library, Study Centre and gym facilities outside of classroom time.

Our courses include many exciting projects for you to get involved with. In recent years, students have organised events with Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, on the legendary HMS Warrior, in partnership with the The National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Can’t wait to get started? Here’s some resources to give you a flying start:

• EYFS resources - https://foundationyears.org.uk/
• The early years foundation stage (EYFS) – GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/early-years-foundation-stage/
• Nursery World - https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/
• Skills for Schools - http://www.skillsforschools.org.uk/roles-in-schools/early-years-practitioner/
• Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) - https://www.pacey.org.uk/
• Early Years Alliance - https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/

Download your Childcare Activity Pack here

Download your Level 3 Childcare Welcome Pack here

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