like to work in a private nursery or creche, any info or links would be great thanks.
2007-01-02 20:08:20 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
you will need at least an NVQ level two to work in any nursery.
This means one day per week at college, for a year.
But the course isn't very demanding and you will be guided well by your assessor
2007-01-02 20:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local play school; and ask for a job as a helper. You will then gain valuable experience and maybe take some courses at night school which will enhance your future prospects. You will need to fill in a special for compiled by the police for them to carry out positive vetting. If you have a criminal record or any skeletons in the cupboard relating to children then you will stop right where you are. It is always best to get proper qualification for such jobs as it is a proof that you know the theory as well as the practise. It will also move you up into better payment posts more quickly. Best of luck.
2007-01-02 20:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is possible, but why not give college a go? Even an evening class would help you make contacts with others working in the field. You could end up better qualified, and depending on circumstances it needn't cost anything. I started off in playgroups, then went to college from 4.30 to 9.30 one evening per week. In less than 5 years I had a degree!! It doesn't mean much at the moment, but it opens new doors
2007-01-02 20:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Penelope R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very doubtfull!, most places now require a minimum childcare qualification. Mostly because of all the bad people out there. Even most nanying jobs you need aeither excellent references and experience or a qualification. And any job involving children requires a police check too!. Its a shame that all the bad people have made it so hard for the rest of us. Good luck though!
2007-01-02 20:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by adams girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you contact your local school or council they can tell you of any relevant courses required, at the moment these courses are free but within the next year the cost for these is expected to become quite expensive as the newly qualified come on the market and provide a qualified work force in time for the new government regulations.
So what ever you are going to do , get on with it quickly to avoid the rush and good luck.
2007-01-02 21:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. I work at a school where we have two head start rooms. You can start at Head Start as a Classroom Aide, and then work your way up to Teachers Aide and eventually teacher. There is no college required and the company will give you free classes you can take in order to advance to each new title. good luck. oh yes and head start is nation wide in case you dont know. it's a government funded preschool for qualfiying families. Look up your local head start office and start applying! good luck!!!
2007-01-02 20:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by lady26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in california you need 12 early childhood units. there are non college classes that would qualify you. although it is a rewarding career it should be looked at as a stepping stone to something else. there is no way to support yourself unless you own your own daycare.
2007-01-02 20:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by LO! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, check out local high school adult education programs. Or if you have Trade/Technical schools they too have Adult Education classes in MANY different fields.
2007-01-02 20:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by ?only?me? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would not be able to be a teacher but you could be at a daycare and such places like that
2007-01-02 20:10:30 · answer #9 · answered by heather feather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can in the UK
see here:
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?p=childcare+courses&fr=FP-tab-web-t340&ei=UTF-8&meta=vc%3D
2007-01-02 20:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Salamander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋