Childcare
Our Childcare courses are rated "Outstanding" say Ofsted
In April 2013 Ofsted said:
"Teaching, learning and assessment in early years and childcare are outstanding",
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"Teachers motivate and teach students effectively. As a result, they complete tasks and assignments by the agreed deadlines and receive constructive feedback that helps them to improve quickly."
Whether you are a school leaver or returning to college after a break, heading for university or straight into work, there is a wide range of options available.
Our Childcare courses prepare you for a career working with young children in a nursery or school. You’ll gain real work experience from being on a practical placement throughout the course.
Cache: qualifications for people who care
You can study for Cache qualification with us. Cache stands for the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education, and they are the UK's only specialist awarding body for anyone who wants to work in the sector.
Online resources for students
We currently have 5 courses available.
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Nicola joins the A Team
Barking & Dagenham College student Nicola Reeves, 36, from Dagenham, is celebrating today after achieving an A grade in her GCSE English exam.
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"Never give up" says 7th time lucky Jennifer
Barking & Dagenham College student, Jennifer Lewthwaite, has just secured a C grade in GCSE English at the 7th retake attempt.
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Passport control: new initiative helps students prove they are up to the job
Childcare students at Barking & Dagenham College are the first to achieve Bronze level in their Employability Passports, part of a pilot project designed to help students prove to employers that they are work-ready.
PACEY - the Professional Association for Childcare & Early Years
As a childcare student you will benefit from our links with PACEY, the organisation that both supports and sets the standards for the sector.
If you are a student on a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare course, we would encourage you to become a member of PACEY because it will give you access to lots of useful sector information and recourses.
Your tutors will tell you all about the membership opportunities and will guide you through the process.
Upcoming Events
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Apprenticeships: Enrol now!
28 August-31 October 2018
ARE YOU READY to earn while you learn on an apprenticeship? Recruitment sessions EVERY Wednesday!
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UK University Search
28 September 2018
This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. Other features will include interactive STEM and creative zones, seminars throughout the day and free student brochures with detailed UCAS application guides. Barking & Dagenham College offer travel opportunities, professional contacts, career advice and a skill set that doesn’t limit you to one job.
