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Learn about childcare funding options available, including eligibility and application details. Get support for childcare costs while studying.
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Access the guidelines for childcare providers working with Edinburgh College students. Learn about eligibility, the funding process, and how to support student parents.
This course is designed for professionals already working with children and young people in childcare settings. It offer...
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Campus Outreach - Multiple Sites
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Open learning
Start date Aug 2025
Flexible CPD units for Childhood Practice has been added to your shortlist
The SVQ Playwork course is a workplace-based qualification designed for those who are currently employed in a playwork, ...
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Part time
Start date Sept 2025
SVQ 3 Playwork has been added to your shortlist
This course is suitable if you work in a lead role supporting practitioners, such as a senior, supervisor or manager, in...
Qualification SCQF Level 9
Study mode Evening
SVQ 4 Social Services Children and Young People has been added to your shortlist
We asked students, Lizzie and Emma, some questions about their time studying childcare at Edinburgh College. They are both studying HNC Childhood Practice part-time at our Granton campus.
Learn more about how you can get started in a rewarding and exciting career in childcare.
Our Access to HNC Childhood Practice course is designed specifically for career changers or those returning to education...
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Start date Jan 2026
Childhood Practice Access to HNC and SVQ 3 (January) has been added to your shortlist
Our next intake will be in January 2026; applications are now open. Contact katie.kent2@edinburghcollege.ac.uk for more ...
Start date Multiple available
SVQ 3 Social Services Children and Young People has been added to your shortlist
The next intake for this course is August 2026. If you would like more information or be added to the waiting list, plea...
Campus Granton Campus Sighthill Campus
Study mode Full time
Childhood Practice HNC Childhood Practice (Primary Teaching Focus) has been added to your shortlist
