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Looking for a role where two days are genuinely never the same? A job that will throw up incredible surprises every single time you go to work? A career that is important and endlessly rewarding? Working in childcare might just be for you – helping to shape the lives and minds of the new generation with childcare courses online from Oxbridge. We offer several online courses that are ideal for studying if you are working part-time or have any other commitments. You can learn at a pace that suits you and earn key qualifications when enrolling with our online college.
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Accredited Childcare Courses

Whether you’re already working in childcare or planning a career change, an accredited qualification in childcare can put you on the pathway to success.

A fulling career with children

Enjoy a fulfilling career that helps shape the young lives and minds of the next generation.

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  • Child Nutrition Level 3 

    Discover how to promote healthy eating in children to support their growth and development with this Child Nutrition course.
  • Child Psychology Level 3 

    Discover how children think and process the world with this unique exploration into the world of child psychology.
  • Counselling for Children Level 2 

    Utilise your listening skills, empathy and compassion to make a positive difference in children’s’ and adolescent’s lives.
  • Early Years Advanced Practitioner Level 4 

    This nationally recognised qualification will demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills to take on a leadership position within the early years sector.
  • Early Years Senior Practitioner Level 5 

    Raise your knowledge and skills to the level of a senior practitioner with this level 5 course.
  • Home Based Childcare 

    This home-based childcare course will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a childminder, nanny, babysitter, or au pair in an Ofsted-regulated environment.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy 

    Learn the fundamentals of working within a Montessori Early Years setting and developing your own skills working with young children.
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism 

    Gain a broader understanding of autism as a neurological difference with this accredited level 2 course.
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 

    Gain insight into the world of children from birth to aged seven, with applied knowledge in the Early Years, 0-5 years.
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education 

    The course covers a variety of information on the health and development of a child during the Early Years setting.
  • Safeguarding in a Learning Environment 

    Learn the key competencies of child protection to keep children safe from harm, such as illness, abuse or injury.
  • Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 (SpLD) 

    An ideal NCFE CACHE qualification that quickly develops your understanding of specific learning difficulties
  • TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (Early Years Educator) 

    An ideal qualification for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed for a career involving children within an Ofsted-regulated environment. Early Years Educator Level 3 allows you to gain a Licence to Practice as an early years educator.

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From their first day of nursery to their last day of big school, kids need supportive, nurturing, compassionate, and caring people around them. Childcare professionals can become significant players in young lives, guiding them towards a happy and fulfilling life.

Whether you’re already working in childcare or planning a career change, online learning can put you on the pathway to success – enrol today!

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