Have you seen our excellent facilities?
We have some of the best facilities for childcare students including:
Start on the pathway to a career in Childcare with a vocational course in Childcare!
Working with children is one of the most rewarding and satisfying careers and no two days are the same. It’s always interesting and super fun! Be the person who makes a difference and who has a positive influence on the life of a child, helping them explore and grow, learn and develop, and protect and keep them safe.
To work in this sector, you will need to be able to use your initiative and have lots of patience. You also need to be friendly, enthusiastic, have a warm and inspiring attitude that children will respond, making them feel nurtured and happy.
You will study this subject full-time at Ashington Campus and will have access to our simulated learning space which will provide fantastic new facilities and hands on learning opportunities.
We work with a number of local employers and organisations such as schools and childcare settings to help you gain essential real-world skills and experience
We have some of the best facilities for childcare students including:
Brand new Health Hub and simulation area for role plays.
Virtual babies for an exciting hands-on, simulated experience of caring for a baby.
overall pass rate for vocational and technical courses*
*Northumberland College student achievement rates, 16-18 year olds, 2022-23