Careers in childcare

Working with children and young people

Working with children can be challenging and rewarding. There are many different roles and ways that you can contribute to the development of children and young people. More information can be obtained from our leaflet, Working With Children ( 886Kb), or by logging onto www.childcarecareers.gov.uk or www.workwithkids.co.uk or you can speak to an adviser by telephoning the Children’s Information Service 0191 520 5505.

If you already have a qualification and are looking for work please view the current vacancies in Sunderland at www.jobsinchildcare.co.uk

Early Years and Childcare Training Programme

A termly training programme is available to staff working with children in settings. A wide range of courses are offered to meet the diverse needs of early years and childcare settings. In addition to training delivered by staff within Early Childhood Services there is also courses by local training providers. For a copy of the Training Programme please call 0191 553 5634 or download the Training Programme ( 1369kb).

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