What can I do once qualified - career progression
 

Hi there.

I am relatively new to childcare and am halfway through my course.
I am currently working as a nursery practitioner within a private setting.

I didn't really want to ask my boss as I don't want her thinking that I want to leave. I just want to know what my other options / job opportunities are once I am qualified (She's not very approachable!).

I've tried googling & am just going around in circles.

Many thanks in advance!

:smile::smile:

Hi, page 16 of the Cache course specification lists possible job progression

On completion of this qualification learners can progress to various job roles, dependent on their chosen pathway. The following list is not exhaustive, but indicative of the opportunities available:

The Early Learning and Childcare pathway:

This pathway is appropriate for all practitioners working in settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Specific job roles may include:
 playgroup workers
 children’s centre staff
 personnel in day nurseries, nursery schools and nursery or reception classes in primary schools
 registered childminders and nannies.

Social Care pathway:

Specific job roles may include:
 portage workers - education support workers who visit families of pre-school children in their homes
 foster carers - including private foster carers
 children and families social workers
 registered managers of children’s homes, plus deputy and assistant managers
 all residential childcare workers
 family centre and day centre workers
 Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) family court advisers
 support workers
 youth workers.

Learning and Development Support Services pathway:

Specific job roles may include:

 learning mentors
 education welfare officers
 behaviour and education support teams
 connexions personal advisers.

General opportunities:
 support workers in the above settings
 anyone who works with children and young people in the voluntary sector, including volunteers who are not covered by another sector skills body.

You may also find the National careers service website useful

Best wishes xx

Oh wow, lots of options there!

Thank you so much x