Over the last few years campaigners in the sector have worked tirelessly to improve the status of working in the sector. This has finally paid off and a career in childcare carries the importance it now deserves. 

There are many benefits to working in the sector;

• Develop children whilst you learn - everyday children learn new skills, which brings new experiences for you enhancing your knowledge daily of children’s development.
• Rewarding - Seeing children reach their milestones is a fantastic experience.
• Increased salaries - over the last couple of years the salaries in the sector have increased
• Career path - there are many different routes within the childcare sector, such as; teaching, management, special needs, SENCO

Characteristics needed

• Lots of energy - Children themselves are very energetic so keeping up is hard (especially as you can’t join them in their afternoon nap)
• Warm and caring - Young children need lots of love and cuddles to get them through the day
• Ability to multi-task - every day is different and within each hour there can be multiple things to be done at once
• Great observational skills - ensuring children are kept safe at all times is an essential part of the role
• Administration skills - children’s daily activities and milestones need to be recorded daily

Routes to childcare

• Start an apprenticeship
• Go to college to study level 2/2 or 3 in Childcare
• Voluntary work to ascertain if the role is right for you
• look for employment as a nursey assistant in a nursery or with a childminder

If you are considering childcare and need some advice please get in touch. If you are looking for a new opportunity anywhere throughout the UK give us a call: 08448225727 or send your CV to enquiries@bamboochildcare.co.uk