Routes into childcare
There are many routes you may take to start your career in childcare, you may be joining the sector straight from school or looking to join later in life. You may want to join as an apprentice or go to university first, which ever way the information below will help you in finding your route.
- Colleges and sixth form in Lincolnshire – Contact your local colleges or if you are a school leaver your sixth form to find out what childcare courses they offer.
- Universities – You may want to consider studying at university
- Volunteering in Lincolnshire - You may want to volunteer at your local childcare setting to gain some valuable experience.
- Becoming a childminder
- Find an apprenticeship – You may want to find a suitable apprenticeship
- Find a job in childcare with LCC – Search the LCC jobs page for childcare roles within schools
- Education and Early Years Career Toolkit