Lancashire Adult Learning
Lancashire Adult Learning

Childcare and Education

From Level 1 and Level 2 courses in Caring for Children and Young People and Level 1 and Level 2 courses in Preparing to Work in Schools or Support Work in Schools and Colleges, take the first steps towards your career in Education and Childcare.

Explore our range of FREE* courses and sign-up using our online enrolment portal. If you need support, get in touch, our friendly team can help!

*Note that most of our courses are FREE for Lancashire residents and where fees are applicable, this will be noted on your enrolment.

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Accrington & Rossendale College
Ashton Walled Gardens
Bolton-le-Sands Library Carnforth
Burscough Library
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Chatburn Library
Chorley United Reform Church Sanctuary
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Clitheroe Library
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Fennyfold Academy on Fennyfold Cmty Grdn
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Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington
Heysham Library
Intact Centre - Preston
Lancashire Adult Learning
Lancashire Archives
Leyland Library
Longridge Library
Longton Library
Lostock Hall Library
Moor Park Library Leisure Centre Bpool​​
Nelson and Colne College
Netherton House Great Harwood
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Oswaldtwistle Library
Parbold Library
Poulton Library
Rawtenstall Library
Rishton Library
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Skelmersdale Family Hub and The Zone
Space Centre Creative Support Preston
St Annes Library
Stubbylee Community Greenhouses & Events
Tarleton Library
Tay Street Family Hub​ Burnley
The Base Leyland
The BestLight Community Hub
The Exchange Lancashire County Hall
The Storey
Thornton Library
Waterside Centre Accrington
Wellness Hub @ Deepdale Preston
West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre Leylan
Whalley Library
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Whitworth Library
  • Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges L2
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This course has been designed as a progression from the Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools qualification, and will provide learners with the key knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. There are a range of roles available within the sector and career pathways could include; administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles, volunteer roles, and roles that involve working directly with children and young people in a learning environment.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      MON - 09/09/2024
      12:30 to 15:00
      24 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £207.00
    • Sahara in Preston Ltd
      TUE - 10/09/2024
      12:30 to 15:00
      24 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £207.00
    • Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
      WED - 11/09/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      23 week course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: £207.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Basic Awareness of Paediatric First Aid
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This free course (for Lancashire residents) will provide learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to assess and respond to a child or infant that is unresponsive and not breathing. The skills will include how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator. Learners will also be able to recognise and treat choking. This course can be accessed either as a live online course or alternatively in a classroom face to face.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Burscough Library
      FRI - 10/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning L2
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is for students aged 19+ who would like to become a Teaching Assistant in a school or college (ages 5-19) who have no prior experience of supporting children and young people in an educational setting. The Supporting Teaching and Learning pathway is ideal for those who wish to progress onto further qualifications or become a Teaching Assistant....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      FRI - 01/11/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      32 week course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: £1474.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Get Into Working in Schools and Colleges
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This course will develop learner’s knowledge and skills required to work with children, by exploring vocational pathways and identifying further educational opportunities aligned to either working in schools or colleges. This is a
    knowledge-based, short qualification, so learners do not need to be working in a school or college, or undertake practical placements to achieve this qualification. It will help learners start on the right path and progress towards
    employment in their chosen area.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      MON - 20/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      4 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      FRI - 24/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      4 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      WED - 05/03/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      4 week course
      16 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Support
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning is for students aged 19+ who would like to become a Teaching Assistant in a school or college (ages 5-19) and have already gained a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or other relevant qualification. The Supporting Teaching and Learning pathway is ideal for those who wish to progress onto further qualifications or become a Teaching Assistant. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      FRI - 01/11/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      34 week course
      8 Places Remaining
      Cost: £2225.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Working with Children and Young People - Is it For Me?
    Childcare and Education
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      MON - 13/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      9 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      FRI - 17/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      9 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      WED - 26/02/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      18 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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