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Within our department, you will have access to extremely well-resourced teaching rooms and subject specific staff who are experts in their field and still take time to go back into industry to hone their skills and give you access to outstanding work placements.
This industry is perfect for you if you are able to work as part of a team and independently. You will also need to use your initiative, have lots of patience and have a real sense of fun!
Currently there are over 29,000 Education and Childcare jobs in Cornwall, with this set to rise between now and 2027. All of our courses help you to develop the skills you need to work in your chosen job or helping you to choose a specialism.
Following on from one of our amazing courses, you could work in a day nursery, pre-school, private home as a nanny, nursery school, as a family support worker, for a speech and language service or have a career focusing on supporting special educational needs.
Our courses are developed with an industry focus, allowing you to experience a range of appropriate work placements and hear from engaging guest speakers. We work closely with Kingwood Children Ltd to ensure that you will have up to date skills and knowledge when you go into industry.
If you have a passion to make a difference in the Children, Schools and Families sector then we can offer you the opportunities to succeed.
Children, Schools & Families case studies
I managed to gain a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid certificate and attended conferences that I would otherwise not be privy to. I had the opportunity to fundraise for Childrens Hospice Southwest as part of a module and was privileged enough to visit Little Harbour, a truly humbling experience. I went into employment as the Charity Coordinator and Youth Worker for TICTAC Liskeard. The setting is within Liskeard School and Community College grounds and I love that I have a broad range of experience with children and young people and that I am able to apply the knowledge achieved throughout my studies.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my five years studying at The Cornwall College Group. The teaching and support from the lecturers has been fantastic. I would 100% recommend studying here for anyone looking to start their career working with children. I have learnt so many skills on the courses that I now use day to day in my job role. I’m looking at lots of different options for how I want my career to progress, maybe becoming an Early Years Advisor, at the moment I’m keeping all my options open.
Studying at Cornwall College was an excellent experience. The staff at both campuses were outstanding and really went the extra mile to support the learning journey for all of us. The range of modules were excellent and up-to-date and highly relevant to my chosen profession. Completing my Degree with Cornwall College has provided opportunities and experiences that I could only have hoped for with another institution
Featured courses in Children, Schools & Families
Early Years Educator CACHE Diploma
16-19 Adult Apprenticeship- Location - Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell
- Duration - 2 years | Part-time
- Level - Level 3
- Available Starts - As required, 18/09/2023, 20/09/2023, 19/09/2023
Forest School Leadership Certificate
Adult- Location - Bicton College
- Duration - 8 Days | Part-time
- Level - Level 3
- Available Starts - 19/04/2023, 27/09/2023
BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families
University- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Duration - 1 Year | Full-time
- Level - Level 6
- Available Starts - 21/09/2023
FdA Child and Family Studies
University- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Duration - 2 Years | Full-time
- Level - Level 5
- Available Starts - 26/09/2023