CT Skills

Childcare

Grow, care, and nurture. Learn from anywhere. Create caring futures everywhere.

Confetti

Prepare for a Rewarding Role in Childcare

Ready to inspire young minds, gain essential childcare skills, or take the next step in your career? Our flexible, fully online NCFE CACHE-accredited Childcare courses give you the knowledge and confidence to support children’s development, enhance your CV, and progress into rewarding roles in early years education and care.

With skilled childcare professionals in high demand, these qualifications are more valuable than ever. Whether you’re starting your journey, looking to upskill, or an employer investing in your team, our courses fit around busy lives and deliver real, lasting impact.

Learners - You can complete a course as little as 10–15 weeks. Committing just 5–10 hours per week unlocks qualifications that enhance your CV and open doors to jobs or apprenticeship roles. Each programme is designed to fit around your life while helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Employers - Skilled staff improve outcomes and parent trust. Our courses build expertise in care, neuroscience, and child safety—boost your team’s competence through flexible, impactful training.

Ready to take the next step?

Browse our courses below and find your perfect fit.

Why Learn with CT Skills?

Flexible Online Learning icon

Flexible Online Learning

Study anywhere, anytime, and fit learning around your lifestyle.

Maximise Learning icon

Maximise Learning

Employers can improve retention, morale, and CPD outcomes.

80% Achievement Rate icon

80% Achievement Rate

Achieve a nationally recognised NCFE qualification.

Dedicated Tutor Support icon

Dedicated Tutor Support

Expert guidance every step of the way.

Achieve in as Little as 10-15 Weeks icon

Achieve in as Little as 10-15 Weeks

By committing 5–10 hours per week.

TESTIMONIALS

A very helpful and informative course that will help me in my work life. Also, it's the first time I've done a course at home, and I really enjoyed it although it was more work than I originally anticipated.

“

It will be helpful in my employed and voluntary roles and has encouraged me to consider further studies in this area.

“

It has helped me understand how to be mindful of children and will help me as my son grows up.

Adult Skills Fund

Many of our learners can access courses for free through government funding. Use our postcode checker to confirm availability in your area.

 

Background Shape

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/24
  • Living in England
  • Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
  • Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: Not all areas of England are funded via online enrolment. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.

The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below. 

 

Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.

 

Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15-25 weeks.

You will need to commit 5-10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.

Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.

Once you’ve signed up, we’ll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You’ll get an automatic email to let you know it’s ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They’ll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.

Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the adult skills fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page. 

Together, We’re Building
Something Better

Need help? Speak to our friendly customer service team on 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form here.