
Qualifications for learners aspiring to learn the knowledge and skills needed to work in the childcare and education sector.
Ranging from Entry Level 3 to Level 2, our qualifications offer learners who are looking to develop the skills required for working with children and young people or a career in early years settings, become an early years practitioner or to simply learn more about children’s care, learning and development.
Upon completion, learners should be able to find employment within the early education sector, with skills ranging from caring for children from birth to getting children ready to transition to primary school. While it is possible to work in this industry without qualifications, most prospective early years educator employers will seek qualified staff due to the nature of the role.
Our child care and education qualifications are available at the following levels, please click the headings to reveal a full list of qualifications available at that level.
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Childcare (Entry 3)New
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Skills for Childcare (Entry 3)Expiring
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Childcare (Entry 3)New
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate In Skills for Childcare (Entry 3)Expiring
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Diploma In Skills for Childcare (Entry 3)
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in ChildcareNew
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for ChildcareExpiring
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in ChildcareNew
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for ChildcareExpiring
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in ChildcareNew
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for ChildcareExpiring
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for Childcare
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Childcare
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Childcare
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Childcare
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Childcare
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Childcare
Supporting Whitepapers
Embedding English and Maths in vocational and employability/independence contexts
Demonstrating good practice in personal development, behaviour and attitudes
Supporting Learners’ Personal Development
Making the most of the Adult Education Budget (AEB)