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Skills Bootcamps

Designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the Early Years and Health and Social Care sectors.

For Learners

Looking to upskill and take your career to the next level?

Join our Early Years or Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp and unlock your full potential. This 8 week programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in the Early Years or Health and Care sectors.

Early Years

Our Early Years Skills Bootcamp is an 8 week programme, face to face delivery only, designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in early years settings such as nurseries, childcare, childminding, and playgroups.

The programme covers key areas including safeguarding, child development, supporting learning, managing transitions, working with families, and professional practice. Learners will also have the opportunity to complete a short placement within a nursery setting, gaining valuable hands on experience.

Upcoming cohorts

Cohort 1

11 May 2026 to 7 July 2026

No delivery on 25 and 26 May. Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Cohort 2

13 July 2026 to 15 September 2026

No delivery on 24, 25 and 31 August, and 1 September. Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Health & Social Care

Our Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp is an 8 week programme, face to face delivery only, designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in health and social care settings such as residential care, home care, and community care.

The programme covers key areas including safeguarding, mental health, personal development, duty of care, communication, and infection control. On completion, learners are guaranteed a job interview, supporting progression into employment within the sector.

Upcoming cohorts

Cohort 1

1 June 2026 to 21 July 2026

Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Cohort 2

7 September 2026 to 27 October 2026

Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

For Employers

Do you want to help shape the future of the workforce? Our Early Years and Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp programmes are looking for employers who are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals.

Benefit for Employers

Our Early Years and Health and Social Care Bootcamps are designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in real working environments.

We work closely with employers to ensure training is aligned to sector needs, helping you access job ready candidates who understand key areas such as safeguarding, communication, and professional practice.

Our programmes include a strong focus on employability skills, supporting learners to transition smoothly into the workplace and add value from day one.

Offering Employment

We are seeking employers who can offer work placement or interview opportunities to our learners upon completion of the programme. This is a valuable opportunity to access a pool of motivated, trained individuals who are ready to begin a career in the Early Years or Health and Social Care sectors.

Join Us

Join us in shaping the future of the Early Years and Health and Social Care workforce. Contact us to learn how you can support our Bootcamp programmes and help develop the next generation of skilled professionals.

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Ready to join a Bootcamp, or offer placements as an employer?

Register your interest 01254 679998