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Welcome to The Academy of Social Work and Early Intervention (The Academy). 'Inspiring futures' for our learners and the children and families they support. Get in touch with us for more information about careers working with children, our courses, vacancies & apprenticeships.

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Qualifications for working with children

Virtually all jobs in childcare, teaching and children’s social care require appropriate training and qualifications. The Academy can provide you with advice and training whether you want to start working with children or develop in your current role. This includes volunteers and practitioners already employed in the public, private or voluntary sector.

We are committed to creating the best possible environment for people to practice and develop their careers. But don't just take our word for it. If you want the inside track on everything from caseloads to training, please read on to find out more.

Get in touch with us for more information about working with children and how getting qualified can develop your skills and increase your career prospects.

See our Early Years careers progression map here

Find a link to the Central Bedfordshire Children's Trust here.

Areas of Work

Early Years

Our range of early years qualifications are perfect if you are wishing to work with children aged 0-5.

Introductory courses

Working with children is so rewarding, click here to take a look at our introductory courses.

Health and Social

Develop your knowledge in health and social care, whether it be for adults or for children and young people.

Children's Social Work

Develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as well as gaining access to regular and focused support.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Find out about or apprenticeship and traineeship programmes.

Supporting, Teaching and Learning

Look here if you are working as a Teaching Assistant supporting children in Key Stage 1 and older.

What our learners say...

"My entire learning experience was positive, from the course setting, other students and Sophie's support. It's helped me to realise what I want to do."

"I have enjoyed the studying, research and learning something new. The ability to work at your own pace through e-learning is flexible enough to fit into different lifestyles."

"I have learnt so much! I have managed to go from a volunteer to pre-school leader in two years."

"I feel the course has helped me to reflect on what I do well and given me the tools and new skills to improve in other areas. The course was relevant to my current position."

"It was very helpful for my job and made look at the way I work and improve on things, it has given me ideas that I have put in to my setting. My assessor was very helpful and patient with me."

News & Events

5 Reasons to Work in Childminding

If you’re not sure whether a childcare career is right for you, we’ve put together 4 reasons why you should work as a childminder.

March 09th 2018 - 09.31

Career Pathways in Childcare

There are a range of great career paths to choose for those who want to get into childcare, including qualifications, short courses and CPD, and traineeships and apprenticeships.

February 23rd 2018 - 09.15

5 Reasons Why you should Work in Early Years Childcare

If you’re looking for a change in career and need some convincing, we’ve put together five reasons why you should work in early years childcare.

October 06th 2017 - 09.19