West Thames College London

Childcare

West Thames College offers a range of practical Childcare courses with high success rates. Students receive individualised support from experienced teachers and gain valuable work placements in schools, day nurseries and children's centres.

We have strong links with Kingston, St Mary's and Roehampton Universities and many of our students progress to study at higher levels.

Key facts:

  • Guest speakers and visits
  • Gain professional qualifications as you work, with an NVQ or foundation degree

Childcare Courses

Full time
Foundation Health and Social Care - BTEC Level 1 Certificates Level 1
Childcare - CACHE Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2
Childcare - CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3
Early Years Care and Education - Foundation Degree Level 5
Part time & others
Destination Health and Social Care with Childcare Level 1
Apprenticeships  
Advanced Early Years Care Level 3

 

Childcare

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  1. Carys Cole

    CACHE Level 3 Diploma Childcare

    Carys Cole

    “I love this course! The lecturers make sure you learn everything possible to help you in your career as a childcare practitioner and the lessons are fascinating. We learn about important theories and legislation regarding childcare and get to go on some great work placements. Thanks to the course, I now know where my career is heading and plan to go to university to study special educational needs.”

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  1. Mary Suantah

    Childcare Lecturer

    Mary Suantah

    Mary began her career as a Nursery Nurse. She then became a Social Inspectorate, a role which saw her inspecting day nurseries and playgroups across Lewisham. She has also managed a Family Centre in Kingston for Social Services and was a Child Development Officer for the London Borough of Hounslow.

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