Education and Childcare

Delight, exhilaration, madness and endless laughter, no two minutes are alike. But one thing is certain, the rewards of overseeing the welfare and development of children and young adults are unique.

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If you’ve got your heart set on having a career as an early years practitioner, primary school teacher, SENCO, family support worker or preschool manager – to name but a few options – you will learn the all the theory and vocational elements of your chosen pathway for you to be successful.

Every programme is focussed on you achieving your goal, and to inspire and excite you to pursue a career within Education and Childcare. Working with children can be rewarding, challenging and diverse in equal measures, especially when you consider the wider context effecting children and the society around them. 

You will be taught by industry specialists who possess a wealth of knowledge in the field, and the industry links and placements we offer are unrivalled in the region. There are jobs and opportunities readily available in all sectors of the industry, and it is our job to nurture, encourage and train our students to give them a head start.

You will need a passion and desire for the Education and Childcare sector, lots of energy and 100% commitment to achieve the best you can. All of the courses are full time and include work placement hours, so dedication and motivation are key.

We are a thriving department that allows you to study the one subject that you truly love. We hope to see you soon on one of our amazing Education and Childcare courses.

Clare Fasey

Head of Education and Childcare

Experience Education and Childcare at West Suffolk College