
Two dedicated apprentices working in a local nursery are proving that it’s never too late to upskill, thanks to the Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship offered at Bury College.
Education is among the sectors with the highest levels of employment in Bury. Our range of adult childcare courses will develop your skills, knowledge, and experience for a rewarding career in childcare and supporting teaching and learning.
Here's our list of childcare and teaching courses starting in 2025.
This is an ideal course for those looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and also gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.
View the full details of our Early Practitioner Level 2 Diploma
You will start to learn the knowledge and skills needed to work directly with children and young people in school and college environments.
View the full details of our Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 Certificate
You will develop an in-depth understanding of what skills are needed to work directly with children and young people in school and college environments.
View the full details of our Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 Diploma
This course will help you develop an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the behaviours associated with this condition. You will also gain practical skills to support individuals on the autistic spectrum.
View the full details of our Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition Level 1 Award
During this course, you will plan and deliver three consecutive forest school sessions and observe a participant during these sessions. As part of this course, you will gain practical skills and theory.
If you feel one of our Childcare and Early Years adult courses can support your progression into a rewarding career within childcare, apply for one of our courses today by clicking the button below.
"I've already completed Forest School Level 2 and I am 99% sure I will be doing my Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 too."
"The course is thorough and enjoyable and I feel I will be ready to become a successful teaching assistant once qualified!"
"I'm a primary school teacher with a passion for everything outdoors! This course has allowed me to develop hands-on skills to develop outdoor learning activities with my class."
Want to see more of our adult courses on offer? View our full range of adult courses to help you upskill, retrain, or boost your career opportunities. Develop transferable skills, gain subject knowledge and relevant experience in an area you're interested in.
Two dedicated apprentices working in a local nursery are proving that it’s never too late to upskill, thanks to the Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship offered at Bury College.
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Bury College had the honour of welcoming several distinguished guests from the Government and Department for Education on 20th March 2025. Read more to find out what happened on the day.
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